Child and Adolescent Care

Children can develop the same mental health conditions as adults, but they show symptoms differently. For example, the emotion of anger. It can be a primary symptom of depression or anxiety. For children, it is about development and change. The environment, relationships with primary caregivers, and biological predisposition to emotional distress can affect their development and ability to form peer relationships. Also, depending on the age of the child, they may lack the ability to identify their emotions and report what is distressing to them. Therefore the evaluation of a child experiencing mental health concerns is often more complex than in adults. It often requires testing, and reports from parents and teachers in order to properly evaluate and develop a treatment plan.