Types of mental health conditions
Among the more common mental health conditions that can be diagnosed in childhood are anxiety disorders (fears or worries), depressive disorders, and behavior disorders.
Health care and mental health professionals use the guidelines in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual1 to help diagnose mental health conditions in children.
Learn more about the different types of mental health conditions:
Anxiety and Depression in Children
Behavior or Conduct Problems in Children
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children
These conditions can occur alongside others, such as:
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