Behavioral Health in Children and How We Can Help

It’s common for children to throw tantrums, be upset about a specific occurrence, or anxious about an upcoming presentation or test. However, it’s important for you as a parent to be able to recognize when these behaviors are a sign of something more severe bothering your child. Dr. Amy Dressel, Kim Gardner FNP, and Lauren Hopson PNP are skilled and caring pediatric providers at Glacier Pediatrics in Juneau, AK, who can help you manage your child’s behavioral health and identify signs of something bigger bothering your child.

Managing Behavioral Health Issues

Mental health issues aren’t always easy to spot right away, especially in young children. Your child is bound to go through emotional distress as they grow up and it may not always be obvious if it’s something more troublesome is affecting your child. It’s important to understand common signs of behavioral health issues as identified by our pediatric providers in Juneau, AK.

Some common signs include:

• Exhibiting extreme and sudden emotions
• Exhibiting sudden changes in behaviors like sleeping or eating
• Emotions and behaviors are negatively affecting their life

The sooner you’re able to spot these issues and get your child help, the easier it can be to stop problems from worsening. You can discuss any issues you’ve noticed with your child’s emotions or behaviors with their pediatrician so that they can evaluate what may be happening.

Depending on what issues your child is dealing with, your pediatrician will be able to figure out a treatment plan to help your child manage their mental health issues. This could include talking to psychologists and psychiatrists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists so that your child can be healthy and happy.

Contact Your Pediatrician Today!

Don’t let your child’s mental health issues go unnoticed or untreated. Contact Dr. Amy Dressel, Kim Gardner FNP, and Lauren Hopson PNP at Glacier Pediatrics in Juneau, AK, to learn about treating behavioral health issues and improving your child’s quality of life. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment today at (907) 586-1542.