Living with a Pediatric Behavioral Health Condition Make an Appointment Ask a Question Search Conditions Many factors can have an effect on your child’s mental health including chronic illness, trauma and stress at home or school. If your child has a behavioral health condition, it is important to work with medical experts who can help you learn to manage it. Depending on your child’s needs, you may need to work with a child psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, art therapist, or a team of professionals. Medication and talk therapy are two common treatments. Medications may include antidepressants or anxiolytics and talk therapy may involve just your child or the whole family. Through therapy, you and your child will find support and learn coping strategies. Mental health and physical health impact one another. Provide your child a healthy routine with nutritious meals, adequate sleep and plenty of activity. If your child has a chronic illness, increased physical symptoms can have a negative effect on their emotional health. Be sure to address your child’s fears that may arise as a result of their illness. If your child has a behavioral health condition, know that you are not alone. Your child’s doctor will be instrumental in providing them the help they need. Pay close attention to any changes in their behavior and schedule regular visits with their care team. Featured Stories Child Sleep Needs The Scary Truth About Teen Vaping Art Therapy What is Pediatric Behavioral Health Care at National Jewish Health? At National Jewish Health for Kids you’ll find: Customized individual, family and group therapy Help with sleep disturbances Psychological assessment and treatment Art therapy Play-based Child Life Program to help cope with illness and treatment Continued follow-up to treat your child’s changing needs. Learn more about Psychosocial & Behavioral Health Programs More Living with a Pediatric Behavioral Health Condition Tips Getting Sleep Schedules Ready for School Why Do Teens Sleep Later? Sleep Later, Learn Better Tips for Parents Helping Their Child Cope with Chronic Illnesses Back-to-School Sleep Schedules The Scary Truth About Teen Vaping 10 Tips that Help Kids Prepare for a Good Night’s Sleep What is Pediatric Behavioral Health Care at National Jewish Health? Kids Health Living with a Pediatric Immunological Disorder Getting Sleep Back on Track for Fall Kids Health Top Reasons To Get Enough Sleep Child Sleep Needs Exercise & Weight Back to School Checklist Illness Management Emotional Health Impact on Families Helping Your Child Cope With a Medical Condition Art Therapy Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep? Daylight Saving Time & Sleep Counseling or Therapy Consider counseling and therapy if there are changes in your child's daily functioning. You may also be interested in... Pediatric Classes