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Therapy and Support for Teens Struggling With Mental Health Symptoms
Parents know their kids, and can sense when something is off. Most teens will go through periods when they exhibit moodiness or signs of emotional distress. However, when the teen displays signs of mental illness, it is usually the parent who is the first to notice something is definitely not right. If your teen is struggling with a mental health challenge, consider outpatient psychiatric treatment options.
BNI Treatment Center Outpatient Located in Agoura Hills. Call for More Information 888-522-1504
What to Do If My Teen Suffers from a Mental Health Disorder?
If your teen is not themselves and is displaying unusual symptoms, it is best to first rule out the possibility that a medical condition might be present. Schedule a doctor appointment for your teen to receive a full physical examination, including lab work. If there is no evidence of a health problem, then it is time to pursue teen psychiatry options.
What is Outpatient Psychiatric Care for Teens?
Teen mental health treatment is available in both outpatient and residential settings. The outpatient psychiatric treatment option allows the teen to reside at home while they are receiving treatment. This provides more flexibility for the teen, while being a less costly treatment option for parents.
What Are the Signs of a Teen Mental Health Disorder?
Teens that are struggling with a mental health disorder will display signs of emotional and/or behavioral distress. These signs and symptoms will differ depending on which mental health disorder is involved. Below are four of the most common teen mental health disorders and their symptoms.
Anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders feature excessive or irrational levels of worry and stress. When triggered the teen may experience racing heart rate, sweating, shaking, lightheadedness, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and irritability. There are various types of anxiety, each with its own distinctive features. These include:
Depression
Major depressive disorder features a cluster of five or more symptoms that are present most of the time for more than two weeks. Symptoms include feeling sad or hopeless, fatigue, changes in sleep patterns, changes in eating habits, loss of interest in things they usually enjoy, slowed psychomotor and cognitive functions, feelings of guilt or shame, and suicidal thoughts.
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar is a complex mental health disorder that features extreme mood shifts. The teen experiences alternating depressive and manic episodes that can be debilitating. There are four types of bipolar disorder, including:
Outpatient Teen Psychiatry Options
Teens who are exhibiting symptoms of a mental health disorder can receive psychiatric treatment in an outpatient setting. Once a thorough assessment is completed, the teen will receive a diagnosis. A recommendation for the appropriate level of outpatient care is made, and a tailored treatment plan is designed.
BNI Treatment Centers Outpatient Psychiatric Treatment is available in two levels of care. They include:
If your teen is experiencing a mental health crisis or has a worsening mental health disorder, consider outpatient psychiatric treatment at BNI Treatment Centers. You can reach us at
(888) 522-1504.
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