Does My Child Need Help?
How do I know if my child needs help?
- Behavior change (relatively calm child becomes very irritable, child who does well in school suddenly can’t concentrate on studies).
- Extreme irritability, frequent temper outbursts
- Can’t concentrate in school
- Excessively quiet, withdrawn, avoids friends, stays in room
- Loses interest in activities
- Low energy or fatigue
- Appetite change, change in sleep pattern (sleeps more or less)
- Excessively sad, cries a lot
- Excessive absences
If you suspect that your child suffers from depression, anxiety or other mental health related issues:
Step 1: Have a medical check up to rule out medical disorders that might cause depression
Step 2: Discuss your concerns with teachers, rabbi, and family members
Step 3: Consult with therapist to evaluate further
Contact: For more information, please call the Aleinu Intake Line (310) 247-0534 and one of our counseling center staff will gladly answer your questions.
How do I know if my child needs to improve his or her social skills?
- Does your child complain that he/ she often feels left out when her peers are involved in games?
- Is he/she the last one picked when choosing teams for activities or games?
- Does he/she solicit negative attention from peers by teasing or bullying them?
- Does he/she remark that he/she is often picked on by their friends?
- Is he/she constantly trying to make friends without success?
- Is he/she excessively shy?
- Do you find your child is not invited to friends’ homes and parties?