Know the Signs of Mental Health Issues in Children

Leading the Way in Pediatrics Medicine in Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ, is home to a leading and popular pediatrics clinic, Mesquite Pediatrics. Dr. Jeff Couchman, Dr. Susan McMahon, and Dr. Nichole Abdy provide mental health screenings for children.

Identifying the Signs of Childhood Mental Health Issues

Some of these signs may arise temporarily as a child passes through some of the many milestone phases of their life. These temporary signs do not mean your child has a mental health disorder.

• Are there feelings of sadness and hopelessness?
• The child sleeps more than usual.
• There is a decrease or increase in appetite.
• The child self-isolates. 
• They have Low energy/Increased fatigue.
• They express feelings of guilt.
• They have a low self-esteem/feelings of worthlessness
• There needs to be more focus in school/home.
• They voice constant health complaints.
• They express feelings of depression/anxiety/fear/worry/
• They have a low self-esteem. 
• The child refuses to eat/eats much less than usual.
• They display weight loss.
• They have abnormal growth and development.

If any signs significantly impact your child over two weeks at school and home, you should call us for a pediatric consultation. We do mental health screenings for the above signs when you come for a consultation. Your child's psychological and physical health are equally important to us.

Children have enough to go through as they grow and develop. When showing signs of mental health problems, they need help immediately. We have many recommendations we can share with you. A mental health screening may include playing with your child and conversations in a 1:1 question-and-answer format. We will,

• Identify the problem
• Seek the correct treatment
• Consider medication, behavior management, therapy, or a combination of different approaches.

Seek Help for Signs of Mental Health Issues in Children

Please call Dr. Couchman, Dr. McMahon, or Dr. Abdy at the Mesquite Pediatric Clinic in Tucson, AZ, at (520) 648-5437 as soon as you identify possible signs of distress in your child related to mental health issues. 

Our excellent pediatricians help children and their parents overcome mental health issues in the child's life. We want to see every child enter adulthood and lead productive, happy, and prosperous lives. Please allow us to help.