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Psychological Services to Improve the Lives and Learning of Children & Youth Good mental health is important for everyone and plays a vital role in the upbringing of children and youth. Mental health is as important as physical health to our quality of life. Mental health is not simply the absence of mental illness, but also means having the skills necessary to cope with life’s challenges. If ignored, mental health problems can interfere with children’s and youth’s learning, development, relationships, and physical health. Mental Health professionals can help and support the children and youth to overcome barriers to achieve success in school, at home, and in life. All youngsters face mental health issues from time to time. Some problems are more serious than others, but all children face challenges that can affect their learning and behavior. These can include: Intelligence Quotient Stress and anxiety Worries about being bullied Problems with family or friends Loneliness or rejection Disabilities – Learning, Understanding Depression Thoughts of suicide or hurting others Substance Abuse Parental Pressure For more information, Consultation, Assessment, and Treatment (therapy) please contact:

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Page 1: Genesis The Psychology & Wellness

Psychological Services to Improve the Lives and Learning of Children & Youth

Good mental health is important for everyone and plays a vital role in the upbringing of children and youth. Mental health is as important as physical health to our quality of life. Mental health is not simply the absence of mental illness, but also means having the skills necessary to cope with life’s challenges. If ignored, mental health problems can interfere with children’s and youth’s learning, development, relationships, and physical health. Mental Health professionals can help and support the children and youth to overcome barriers to achieve success in school, at home, and in life. All youngsters face mental health issues from time to time. Some problems are more serious than others, but all children face challenges that can affect their learning and behavior. These can include:

Intelligence QuotientStress and anxietyWorries about being bulliedProblems with family or friendsLoneliness or rejectionDisabilities – Learning, Understanding DepressionThoughts of suicide or hurting othersSubstance AbuseParental PressureFor more information, Consultation, Assessment, and Treatment (therapy) please contact:

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