Children & Families

Your child be maybe experiencing some of the following symptoms along with others:
Children:
  • Always worries, cries easily and is often fearful.
  • Is self-critical, pessimistic and over reacts to life situations.
  • Is not friendly, bullies, hurts or teases other kids.
  • Is unaffectionate and considered a loner.
  • Wants to play alone, has no hobbies or interests, is excessively shy.
  • Frequently lies, blames others for everything.
  • Has difficulty organizing, loses interest quickly has difficulty following rules.
  • Threatens to harm himself or others
  • Always angry and defiant with authority
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Your teenager may be experiencing:
Teenager:
  • Has thought of suicide or made gestures
  • Poor body image, Low self-esteem
  • Anger and violent episodes, extreme mood swings
  • Withdrawing from family and friends, isolating
  • Self-medicating with alcohol and or drugs
  • Noticeable changes in behavior i.e. eating, sleeping

 

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