Keep an eye out for those common presenting behaviours that often present with children/teens who are experiencing mood challenges.  They include the following:  

  • Irritability/anger, moody
  • Persistent sadness or feelings hopelessness, worthlessness or having excessive guilt
  • Not enjoying things they used to enjoy
  • Behavioural concerns (increase in defiance or tantrums, clingy
  • Withdrawn
  • Changes in energy level, appetite or sleep
  • Trouble concentrating or making decisions
  • Suicidal ideation/self harm
  • increase in physical complaints 

If  you are concerned reach out to the medical team or a mental health professional and they can further assess and identify supports that might be helpful.