May is Mental Health Awareness month and kids’ mental health has become a bigger topic in recent years. Britney Hicken Children Behavioral Health Coordinator for Cross Mental Health and Disability Services in Marion County spoke with KNIA/KRLS News about what signs to look for that may show a mental health issue with your child.

“According to Your Life Iowa, some warning signs in children include: long-lasting sadness, outbursts of extreme irritability, out of control behavior, withdrawing from social activity, dramatic changes in sleeping and eating patterns, and  excessive fear and worrying.” 

If your child shows any of these signs there are many resources for you including contacting your child’s school, your family doctor, or mental health professional. For more information about resources available click here