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- Withdrawn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.
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