The Youth Mental Health Project

As parents, the responsibility of raising your children can often be overwhelming. Balancing work, school, day care and afterschool activities can fill most days. Finding free time to sit and speak to your children is often last on the list of things to accomplish. In an era when mental illness in children is increasing, finding time to talk to your children about their feelings, their relationships with friends, difficulties at school or other uncomfortable topics could help head off problems in the future. Having serious discussions with your children about sensitive topics is never easy. But the benefit can greatly outweigh the stress of making time to sit down with your son or daughter and have a frank and heartfelt conversation about problems in their lives. Being able to identify warning signs in your children that might indicate a growing mental illness is important. Here are some signs to look for: Substance abuse :   Some children seek out drugs and ...

Children today are impacted not only by world events or national and local catastrophes but also by daily occurrences and situations that happen in their families. The mind of a juvenile is fragile and tends to be affected by the numerous activities going on in their life. A child’s perception of certain thoughts and events also can lead to changes in their mental health.  The increasing rate of suicide among children and the increasing rate of depression among adolescents and young adults is causing millions of American parents to become concerned about the mental stability of their children. Fortunately, with the increasing awareness of mental health difficulties among children, numerous organizations in the U.S. are starting to offer more mental health services to children. One of those organizations is The Youth Mental Health Project based in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Programs such as The Youth Mental Health Project focus on providing children with education, support ...

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 teacher...

Mental health is as important as overall health. It plays a critical role in the overall development of the kids. It has been rightly said that a healthy mind resides in a healthy body. Mental health problems are common among children and affect about 1 in 10 children.  According to the studies, it has been found that 70% of children and young people who experience mental problems do not have had interventions at the right time.  It is easy for parents to identify the needs of their children. They become aware when the child is hungry, when he needs warm clothes,  and when he needs to sleep. But it is often seen that, problems with their mental health often go undetected. Good mental health allows children to develop skills that can help grow them into healthy adults.  Signifance of Mental Health for Kids Children do not suffer from mental health problems on their own. Traumatic events or incidents that happen to children in their young age can trigger th...

Just like adults, children are also likely to develop mental health conditions. But the hardest part is, it is difficult for the parents to identify if their child has a mental condition or not. According to the studies, it has been known that nearly one in five children has a mental illness that can deteriorate the quality of their lives significantly. If your child is showing an abrupt behaviour, it could be a red signal that your child may be suffering from a mental condition.  Indications Your Child May Have a Mental Condition Children who develop mental conditions express differently. Mentioned below is a range of emotions or habits shown by children with mental illnesses.  Anxiety Disorder- Though it is normal for every child to experience anxiety disorders. But when a child exhibits too much anxiety in his behaviour, it could be a sign that he needs support. Anxiety disorders such as OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc can make it difficult f...