Mental Health Professional:
Mental health for your child
NYU Child Study Center
Expert Summary
Find out where and when to seek a mental health professional for your child. Browse frequently asked questions about kids and mental health.
Jennifer Cochran-Biederman, MS, MA
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Community Reviews
A great article in a Q & A format about a topic that's often neglected. This article emphasizes that mental health issues in children aren't a sign of bad parenting and that it's important to get help when help's needed. That being said, I thought the section on recognizing symptoms of mental health problems could have been expanded. For example, problems with appetite and school work are listed as two signs of a potential problem, but you don't get a feel for the range of experiences you should worry about.



