Community Corner
May 1st to May 7th is "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week"
A child's mental health is the most important part of their social and cognitive development.
May 1st to May 7th is “Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.” In order for a child to live up to their full potential, they need to have a good mental health status. One in five children below the age of nineteen are predicted to develop a mental disorder. The most common disorders include ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders and eating disorders. Therapy treatment options for children include:
- Play Therapy: Used for ODD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression for children between the ages of three and twleve
- Art Therapy: Used for ADHD, anxiety, depression, and family or relationship stuggles
- Animal-Assisted Therapy: Used for anxiety, depression, and Autistic Disorder
- Operant Conditioning/Applied Behavior Analysis: Used for children with severe mental challenges, who function significantly below average
For more information, please visit the Kids Mental Health website at www.kidsmentalhealth.org or call the Manalapan-Englishtown Community Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse at (732) 446-8345.
