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HOW TO DEAL WITH PSYCHOSIS DIAGNOSIS FOR YOUR CHILD
While many of these symptoms on their own may seem like typical teenage behavior, a combination may indicate the need for follow up.
First understand in most cases, psychosis is not caused by ineffective parenting, it is biological and there is nothing that parents did that caused it, however being proactive and supportive in your child’s illness can greatly increase the chances of recovery.
Understand recent changes in thoughts, feelings or behavior
Early stage psychosis:
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- difficulty concentrating
- depressed mood
- sleep changes—sleeping too much or not enough
- anxiety
- suspiciousness
- withdrawal from family and friends
- ongoing unusual thoughts and beliefs
While many of these symptoms on their own may seem like typical teenage behavior, a combination may indicate the need for a conversation or call to family physician or Mindmap.
Help your child stay on track or get back on track with work, school or self-care
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Learn strategies for reducing stress for yourself and your child, and increasing protective factors
Watch this honest video of a parent’s journey when his own son was diagnosed with psychosis.
If you think your child may be experiencing the symptoms of psychosis, take this two minute quiz or contact us at 203-589-0388.
