If My Child is Acting Out, Should I Have Them Evaluated for a Mental Health Condition?

A child is acting out.

Saber Psychiatry evaluates and treats mental health conditions in children beginning at age two.

If your child is exhibiting changes in thinking, feeling, or behavior that are disrupting their ability to function, it may be time to have your child screened for a mental health condition.

According to the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, research shows that children benefit from early diagnosis and treatment. The Mayo Clinic lists the symptoms of two common mental health disorders in children as follows:

Common disorders among children

  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Compared with most children of the same age, children with ADHD have difficulty with attention, impulsive behaviors, hyperactivity, or some combination of these problems.
  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological condition that appears in early childhood — usually before age 3. Although the severity of ASD varies, a child with this disorder has difficulty communicating and interacting with others.

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If your child is struggling with their mental health, we can help. In 2020, Saber Psychiatry was formed to evaluate and treatpsychiatric disorders in children, adolescents, and adults in Franklin and Middle Tennessee. Saber Psychiatry is currently accepting new patients ages 2 to 65. Call our offices at 615.678.7839 to schedule an appointment.

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