Should My Child See A Therapist?

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Should My Child See A Therapist?

By Steven Schlozman, MD and Gene Beresin, Executive Director

One in four people will have a mental health disorder at some point in their life, and half of those disorders begin in childhood.

While many of us know someone who’s had to deal with a mental illness in one way or another, many parents still aren’t sure how to assess whether their child needs to see a therapist.

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9 Ways to Know If Your Child’s Mental Health Clinician Is Right for Them

Irritated teenage boy at therapy session

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

As parents, we all want the very best for our kids – the best teachers, coaches, and health professionals, among others.

About one in five of our children, teenagers, and young adults will experience a mental health issue and ideally receive mental health care.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT): A Closer Look

By Ellen Braaten, PhD

Listen to our podcast episode on Cognitive Behavior Therapy, featuring Susan Sprich, PhD.

Jenny was a 15-year-old high school sophomore who had suffered from depression for six months. Her pediatrician referred her to a psychiatrist, who prescribed Prozac for her depressive symptoms.