If you’re concerned about your child’s mental health, where do you begin?
These are trying times for many. Soaring rates of anxiety and depression diagnoses have led to the conclusion that a public mental health crisis is affecting America’s young people. Rates of emergency room visits for self-harm have more than doubled for girls ages 10 to 14. During COVID-19, the incidence of depression and anxiety symptoms among children and adolescents also doubled. When it comes to young adults, three out of five (60%) college students reported being diagnosed with a mental health condition.
If you’re a parent who’s wondering how to support a child who might be struggling, sometimes it’s hard to know if your child or teen is just going through a hard phase that will pass or if they are experiencing something more serious. We are here to help you distinguish between growing pains and problems that should be discussed with a mental health professional. Early and effective mental health support can help your child before their struggles interfere with other parts of life.
What Treatments Are Available at The Midtown Practice?
Between our child and adolescent therapists and prescribers at The Midtown Practice, we treat children as young as six years old. Our therapists believe every child and family deserves a safe, nonjudgmental space to be seen and heard. We are also an LGBTQIA-affirming practice. Services we offer for children and teens include:
- psychotherapy
- medication treatment
- combination treatment
- family therapy
How Do I Know When to Call a Therapist?
Maybe you’ve noticed that your child is experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety. Perhaps your child’s school has reached out to you about behavioral issues. Maybe you think your child might have ADD/ADHD. Research shows that early diagnosis and treatment can be crucial in preventing more severe issues. It’s not always easy knowing what to do, so if you are a parent whose child seems to be struggling and you are wondering how to support them, a consultation with an expert clinician at The Midtown Practice can help you decide how to move forward.
Our Process
Connect
Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation with our highly trained Clinical Coordinator, Alli Malamut, by either:
- Call or text us at:
212-286-8801 - Email us at:
info@midtownpractice.com - Or complete the form below
Get matched
In order to find you an ideal fitting clinician or therapist, our Clinical Coordinator will want to learn more about you. Specifically, it would be helpful to hear about your concerns, personal preferences, and any relevant logistical matters (for example, in-person or video sessions? best time or day to meet?)
Check the fit
Connect with the clinician or therapist you are matched with to ask questions, share history, and make sure you feel comfortable about moving forward. If so, book your first session. If it does not feel right, circle back with us.
Schedule time to meet with your new clinician or therapist and work towards living a more fulfilling life! Over the years, we’ve found our thoughtful matching process is the surest way to find you an ideal clinician or therapist and achieve the best outcome for you.
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