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5 Warning Signs Of Mental Illness In Children You Should Know

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5 Warning Signs Of Mental Illness In Children You Should Know

Mental illness in children can manifest in several ways. Knowing the signs early on would let you help your child overcome any problems that they may have.

Mental illness in children has been steadily increasing, and among children aged 13-18, 1 in 5 will have a serious mental illness.

Any potential sign of mental illness should immediately be addressed through the help of a physician in order to ensure that the illness won’t escalate further to adulthood.

Here are some of the warning signs of mental illness in children:

 

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