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Mental Illness in Children and Adolescents

In the current time mental illness is quite common in children. In Spectrum Psychiatry it can be be diagonised and treated so that the child can live normal life. for more information contact 314-395-8940.

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Mental Illness in Children and Adolescents

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  1. Some Facts About Mental Illness in Child: • About one in five American children has a mental disorder. • About 5-9% of children ages 9 to 17 are affected by a serious emotional disturbance. • 79% of children aged 6 to 17 with mental disorders do not receive mental health care

  2. Various Reasons for the Mental Illness in Child : • Violence in the Family or in the Community. • Failing to score good marks in class. • Depression due to various reasons. • Change of Chemical composition at maturation.

  3. Consequences of Mental Illness in Child : • Failure in School. • Disobedience • Juvenile and Criminal involvement. • Suicide. • Poor employment opportunities in adulthood.

  4. How Mental Illness Can Be Treated: • Balanced diet should be given to child in order to get required chemical composition for brain. • Praise Child’s strengths and talents. • Psychiatrists should be Consulted for the treatment of child. • Provide medicine to the child if needed. • Admit child in the clinic in serious mental disorder.

  5. Contact Us Office Address: 745 Old Frontenac SquareSuite 201St. Louis, MO 63131 Tel:  314-395-8940 Fax:  314-395-8941 Email: info@spectrumpsychiatry.com

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