Emotional Disability
The Center for Parent Information & Resources states it well:
The mental health of our children is a natural and important concern for us all. The fact is, many mental disorders have their beginnings in childhood or adolescence, yet may go undiagnosed and untreated for years. (NIMH)
We refer to mental disorders using different “umbrella” terms such as emotional disturbance, behavioral disorders, or mental illness. Beneath these umbrella terms, there is actually a wide range of specific conditions that differ from one another in their characteristics and treatment.
These include (but are not limited to):
anxiety disorders
bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic-depression)
conduct disorders
eating disorders;
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
psychotic disorders.
Learn More by visiting their site here.
Helpful Organizations:
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“We help families of children in need of emotional and behavioral support to recognize and embrace their strengths, utilize their voice for impactful change, and benefit from mutual connections with others.”
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