Mental illness in children can be hard to identify. As a result, many children who could benefit from treatment don't get the help they need. It's typically up to the adults in a child's life to identify whether the child has a mental health concern. Unfortunately, many parents don't know the signs and symptoms of mental illness in children. Even if you know the red flags, it can be difficult to distinguish signs of a problem from normal childhood behavior. You might reason that every child displays some of these signs at some point. Concerns about the stigma associated with mental illness, the use of certain medications and the cost of treatment might also prevent parents from seeking care for a child who has a suspected mental illness.
Read more about the signs of mental illness in children from this insightful article posted on MSN Health:
http://health.msn.com/kids-health/mental-illness-in-children-know-the-signs
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