How To Identify The Early Signs of Mental Health Issues

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It is quite normal for children to experience various kinds of mental or emotional problems as they mature. It is normal for them to experience anxiety about exams, school or go through short periods of depression. But when these symptoms persist, a parent should seek professional assistance. 
At The Youth Mental Health Project, programs are aimed at promoting and building positive mental health models among children, identifying mental health issues that children and adolescents are facing, training teachers to identify early symptoms of mental health issues and facilitating better outcomes once a diagnosis is made. 


Objectives of The Youth Mental Health Project

1. Our professionals will deliver mental health topics to schools and college-going students. Our interactive sessions will be delivered using audio-visual aids to promote the communication process and provide topical information to students. Students will be encouraged to ask questions of their teachers. 

2. One goal of our program is to train teachers to be able to identify the early signs of common mental health issues in students. This is important because it will lead to early treatment and better outcomes. Teachers will be given adequate training to be able to handle stressful interactions with students with stress-management skills and coping techniques. 


3. Early screening of mental health issues in students will help teachers and professionals identify students who need help or early intervention. Our team will take the time to understand problems students are facing and offer solutions and proper guidance to help students cope. 

The goal of The Youth Mental Health Project is to educate, empower and support communities and families with the knowledge, skills and resources they need to support the emotional, mental and behavioral health of their youth. Visit The Youth Mental Health Project today for more information. 



Location: Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA

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