MENTAL HEALTH STRATEGIES
Rates of loneliness, depression, and anxiety among young people are rising, making mental health a major concern for parents. Signs your child may be struggling include changes in behavior, weight fluctuation, insomnia, sadness, hopelessness, and isolation.
Just as people seek help finding the right homecare or nursing home options for an aging parent, those managing the care of a child experiencing mental health issues need support and guidance. An expert healthcare advisor can help you determine which options to consider based on your child’s unique needs.
From the stress of growing up during a pandemic, to pressures associated with social media use, to anxiety about climate change, kids and teens are struggling to cope — and in many cases, their parents aren’t sure how to help them. A recent Pew Research Center survey found that mental health concerns top the list of parental worries.
What can parents do to help?
A Harvard study suggests these strategies for promoting mental health:
Create a structured daily routine
Be physically active regularly
Get enough sleep
Limit passive screen time and news exposure
Spend more time outdoors
Does your child need more mental health support?
Parenting a child with mental illness is challenging. One parent shared their experience, highlighting the importance of transformative programs like wilderness therapy and therapeutic boarding schools. These programs, along with intensive outpatient options, offer alternatives to psychiatric hospitals.
How Wellworth can help:
Identify appropriate treatment programs
Coordinate care with therapists, doctors, and other stakeholders
Track medical history and progress
Address both medical and mental health needs
Manage care proactively to prevent crises
Wellworth works with the child’s parents and their entire care team, including therapists, specialists, and other important stakeholders. We leverage our network to find top programs and resources, and we make sure the parents understand the options so that they can make informed decisions about the best care for their child.