citizensmemorial.com 7 Anxiety: Different than depression Anxiety is another common mood disorder, but it has different symptoms. Children and teens who have anxiety feel extreme fear and may worry about certain things or situations, such as: ● Social situations and school. ● Being separated from their parents. ● The future in general. ● Specific things, like test-taking, certain animals or vaccination. Feelings of anxiety can be overwhelming. They also can cause physical symptoms, like a pounding heart, sweating, dizziness, stomachaches or trouble breathing. Anxiety disorders are treatable. If you suspect your child has anxiety, talk to them about what they’re going through and enlist their doctor’s help. Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; U.S. Food and Drug Administration than two weeks. Be aware that kids may try to hide their symptoms. What parents can do Talk to your child. Ask them what they are feeling. Help create trust by listening more than you talk and avoiding judgment. Be patient if your child isn’t ready to open up yet. Get help from your child’s doctor. It’s important for your child to be evaluated for depression. The doctor can guide you toward an effective course of treatment. Treatment can include therapy, medication or both. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a warning about the increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions in kids who are treated with antidepressants. Talk to your child’s doctor about this risk. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, text TALK to 741741 or visit 988lifeline.org. Need to see a behavioral health specialist for you or your child but don’t know where to start? Ask your primary care provider for a referral or search CMH’s behavioral health provider directory at cmhbolivar.info/ BHDirectory. CMH’s behavioral health team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors and licensed clinical social workers. You can search for providers based on: ● Location. ● Age range treated. ● Specific services they provide. Help is here For more information about behavioral health services at CMH, go to cmhbolivar.info/ BehavioralHealth. Find a CMH behavioral health provider
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