Keep children mentally healthy.
We all want the youth in our life to be healthy and happy. One of the most important ways you can help is to recognize when children could use support for their mental health. Mental health issues can affect the way children learn, act and handle their emotions. This can impact their life at home, school and more.
When children receive the support they deserve, the brighter their future will be.
Warning Signs
- Long-lasting sadness
- Outbursts or extreme irritability
- Out-of-control behavior
- Withdrawing from social activities
- Dramatic changes in sleeping or eating
- Excessive fear, worry or anxiety
- Changes in school or friends
Children's Depression Screening
Depression is a common mental health condition in the general population and can affect a person's health and interfere with daily living, including thoughts of suicide. It is important to ask questions about symptoms that one may be experiencing. Select the response that best describes your answer to each question. Your answers are confidential.
Take the children's depression screening
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Brain injuries are often a multi-occurring condition with mental health concerns.
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See care options that may be available in your community.
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System Navigators are trained to help you find the right behavioral health care and services. They give free, private support to all Iowans.
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