Adolescent Mental Health Care

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Adolescent Mental
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Adolescent mental health is a critical aspect of overall health and well-being during the teenage years. Adolescents may face a variety of mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and stress, as they navigate through the developmental changes and challenges of this life stage.

Adolescent mental health care can take many forms, including therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes. Mental health counseling with a psychologist can help adolescents work through their emotions and experiences, develop healthy coping skills, and improve their overall quality of life.

The Impact That Will Happen In Your Life

Improved quality of life: Mental health counseling can lead to a significant improvement in an individual’s overall quality of life. It can help individuals find meaning and purpose, feel more fulfilled, and lead a more satisfying life.

Your relationships with family and friends
Your performance at work or school
Your general health and wellbeing

When does my child need adolescent mental health care?

The adolescent years bring a tremendous amount of changes, and because of those normal changes, it’s sometimes hard for parents or loved ones to realize when there’s a serious mental health issue. In general, if your child shows signs that you’d find concerning in yourself, it’s best to schedule an evaluation as soon as possible. Some symptoms of mental health disorders in adolescents can include:
•Low energy
•Periods of extremely high energy
• Significant sleep changes (too much or too little)
• Increasing social isolation
• Loss of interest in activities they normally favor
• Eating habit changes
• Weight changes
• Illicit substance use
• Risky behaviors
• Paranoid behaviors
• Self-harm, such as cutting
• Preoccupation with death
Even if symptoms aren’t severe at this time, a mental health evaluation can be very helpful in recognizing signs of a disorder in its earlier stages so your child can get the care they need before they suffer severe mental health issues.

What disorders does adolescent mental health care cover?

Adolescent mental health care covers a broad spectrum of mental health and wellness disorders and concerns. Some of the disorders that the Heritage Wellness team regularly treats include:

• Anxiety
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity
•disorder (ADHD)
• Schizophrenia
• Depression
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
A number of mental health disorders first appear during adolescence. For example, in 25% of all people with depression, the disorder started during adolescence. Also, up to 75% of young people with ADHD first develop it during adolescence.
Adolescent mental health care can be beneficial for anyone, even if your child isn’t diagnosed with a disorder. The care can help any young person to cope with life’s challenges better, whether their challenges include a mental health disorder or routine teenage problems.

What does adolescent mental health care involve?

In general, the overall approach to mental health care is the same for adolescents as for adults. For example, patients always undergo a mental health evaluation, receive a diagnosis, and get a medical treatment plan including medication as needed. However, adolescent mental health care is unique because mental illness can present and function differently in adolescents and adults. The Heritage Wellness team recognizes these differences and can adapt care based on age, developmental level, symptoms, and other factors unique to the individual. After adolescent patients start a treatment plan, they come back to Heritage Wellness regularly for follow-ups so the caring team can make sure they’re getting the ideal treatment for their needs. Heritage Wellness has a welcoming office and nonjudgmental providers who specialize in adolescent mental health. Their sensitive care means that adolescents can feel comfortable sharing their needs and getting the necessary assistance. For adolescent mental health care with compassion, call Heritage Wellness or book an appointment online now.

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Addresses symptoms, lifestyle, and social factors
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