Children’s Programs and Services
ANXIETY Anxiety among children and adolescents is a perfectly normal part of development. Some children, however, experience an overwhelming sense of Anxiety and dread. Some experience symptoms of panic attacks and others can become so preoccupied with their triggers and symptoms that they negatively impact the child’s life in school, family relationships, peer relationships, and […]
DEPRESSION Children develop at a rapid pace. As such, ups and downs as well as mood changes are natural experiences as they mature. Just because a child seems sad does not necessarily mean he or she has Depression. If the sadness becomes persistent, or interferes with normal social activities, interests, schoolwork, or family life, it […]
ADHD Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder It is normal for children to occasionally forget their homework, daydream during class, act without thinking, or get fidgety at the dinner table. But inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are also signs of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD can lead to problems at home and school and affect your child’s ability to […]
OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a disorder that has a neurobiological basis. This brain condition affects how children think. It is characterized by obsessions and compulsions that take up at least an hour a day. For many children, however, obsessions and compulsions consume several hours a day. Obsessions are involuntary intrusive thoughts, […]
ODD Oppositional Defiant Disorder Sometimes it’s difficult to recognize the difference between a strong-willed or emotional child and a child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). It’s normal to exhibit oppositional behavior at certain stages of a child’s development. Signs of ODD generally begin during preschool years. While ODD may develop later, symptoms typically occur before […]
PTSD / Trauma Children can develop Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after experiencing a terrifying event. The symptoms a child may exhibit can include flashbacks, nightmares, severe Anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. While not all children who live through a traumatic event will develop this disorder, PTSD can affect youths of all ages and […]
BIPOLAR DISORDER Many children experience mood swings or “Ups” and “Downs” in life, but the shifts a child who is Bipolar exhibits, are much more powerful. The mood swings are more extreme and are accompanied by changes in sleep, energy level, and the ability to think clearly. Bipolar symptoms are so strong, they can make […]
SCHOOL REFUSAL School refusal describes the disorder of a child who refuses to go to school on a regular basis or has problems staying in school. Children with school refusal may complain of physical symptoms shortly before it is time to leave for school or repeatedly ask to visit the school nurse. If the child […]
BEREAVEMENT Losses are painful and frightening, and many young children avoid their feelings so as not to be overwhelmed. Because these emotions may be expressed as angry outbursts or misbehavior, rather than as sadness, they may not be recognized as grief-related. Furthermore, because their needs to be cared for and related to are intense and […]
DMDD Disruptive Mood Dysregulation DisorderAlso known as: Anger Management, Impulsive DisorderDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is a childhood condition of extreme irritability, anger, and frequent, intense temper outbursts. DMDD symptoms go beyond being a “moody” child, as children with DMDD experience severe impairment that requires clinical attention. DMDD symptoms typically begin before the age of […]