How parents can tell if their child needs help | Synapse
March 28, 2026
How parents can tell if their child needs help
Key Points
The aim is to guide parents in identifying potential mental health issues in their children.
Release of NIMH factsheet for parents and clinicians
Focus on indicators of mental health stages in children
Emphasis on preventive awareness among parents
Highlights common signs of mental distress in children
Encourages proactive engagement from parents
Aims to reduce stigma and promote mental health awareness
Abstract
Recently (in 2024 to be exact), the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH) issued a fact sheet for parents and clinicians entitled “Children and Mental Health: Is This Just a Stage?”