Partnering for your child’s physical & behavioral health
While many parents hope that outbursts, social withdrawal, and anxious behaviors are just a phase or something their child will “grow out” of, it’s still important that you consult your doctor. The pediatric team here at Patriot Pediatrics can pinpoint warning signs of behavioral health issues and help you figure out the next steps to ensuring that your child gets the proper care and treatment they need.
Some of the most common types of behavioral disorders we see in kids include:
Developmental
- Eating, Sleeping, Toileting
- Behavioral Challenges & Tantrums
- Developmental Delays & Disorders
- Social Problems, Shyness, Bullying
Medical
- Fear of Shots & Swabs, Pill Swallowing
- Headaches, Pain, GI Problems
- Tics, Tourette’s
- Medical Diagnoses: Adjustment & Coping
In the Family
- Adjustment to Change
- Grief & Loss
- Separation & Divorce
- Sibling Acceptance & Conflicts
Educational
- ADHD: Diagnosis, Treatment Planning
- Learning Disorders & Styles
- Homework, Planning & Organizing
- Separation & School Resistance
Emotional Concerns
- Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, OCD
- Depression & Moodiness
- Drug & Alcohol Misuse
- Traumatic Experiences
- Body Image & Disordered Eating
To start treatment
Your PCP will send a referral to LifeStance Health, our partner in behavioral health. An intake coordinator from LifeStance will call you within 3-5 business days to schedule an initial appointment.
Behavioral Health in Bedford, MA
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Behavioral health issues aren’t just something that occurs in adults. Kids (even young kids) can deal with mental health issues. While many parents hope that outbursts, social withdrawal, and anxious behaviors are just a phase or something their child will “grow out” of, it’s still important that you consult a doctor. The pediatric team here at Patriot Pediatrics can pinpoint warning signs of mental illness and also help you figure out the next steps to ensuring that your child gets the proper care and treatment they need.
Childhood Behavioral Disorders
Some of the most common types of behavioral disorders we see in kids include,
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Tourette Syndrome
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Emotional Behavioral Disorder
Behavioral Warning Signs in Children
It’s normal for kids with these types of disorders to become upset more easily or to act out. Some signs that your child could have a behavioral disorder include,
- Refusing to follow authority or rules
- Frequently throwing temper tantrums
- Prone to outbursts and easily angered
- Quick to nervousness
- Blaming others
It’s important that if you suspect that your child might have a behavioral health problem that you seek care from a qualified pediatrician.
We can provide comprehensive assessments, as well as create custom treatment options. These treatment plans can include medication, as well as healthy lifestyle adjustments that can improve your child’s symptoms (e.g., getting the proper amount of sleep each night; getting regular aerobic exercise every day). We can also offer referrals for counselors and psychologists, as well as provide tailored recommendations for support groups and academic interventions to improve behaviors and to set your child up for success in all aspects of their daily life, from school to home.