Mental illnesses in children are sometimes difficult for parents to identify, and as a result, many children who could benefit from early treatment lose the opportunity to do so. Understanding and being familiar with some of the signs and symptoms of mental illness in children can help parents cope. Because of the special nature of children, adults are often initially required to identify and confirm whether a child is suffering from a mental illness. Unfortunately, many parents do not know much about related medical psychological knowledge, so they fail to detect abnormalities in their children; even if they sometimes find some cases, some parents may feel that it is a normal phenomenon in their children’s growth process, or they may feel a sense of shame and are unwilling to accept and face this fact, thus As a result, the child’s problems do not receive early and timely intervention. Children may suffer from the following mental disorders: 1. Anxiety disorders: such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, specific phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, these disorders can be experienced as anxiety and can continue to be a problem and affect the child’s daily life. 2. 2, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder: this disorder shows a combination of symptoms, difficulties in maintaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Autism: This is a serious developmental problem that occurs in early childhood, often before the age of 3; it can seriously affect a child’s ability to communicate and interact with others. 4. Eating disorders: such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder; the child’s energy is limited to eating and weight and has no time for anything else. 5, emotional disorders: such as depression and bipolar disorder, manifested as continuous sadness and extreme mood swings. 6. Schizophrenia: a chronic mental illness that loses touch with reality. So when does it give us a warning that our child will have a psychiatric problem? 1. Mood changes: feelings of sadness and withdrawal, and serious interpersonal problems at home and school. 2, strong emotions: extreme fear for no apparent reason, sometimes accompanied by rapid breathing and heartbeat, worry and fear that interferes with daily life. 3. Behavioral changes: marked changes in behavior and personality, dangerous or uncontrollable behavior; frequent fights and expressions of desire to hurt others are also hints of danger. 4. Attention difficulties: difficulty focusing and inability to sit still, resulting in poor performance in school. 5, unexplained weight loss: sudden loss of appetite, frequent vomiting, or the use of laxatives; these indicate eating disorders. 6, self-harm: Sometimes psychiatric problems lead to suicidal ideation and suicidal impulses to self-injury. 7, substance abuse: some children use drugs and alcohol to fight their emotions. If you feel confused please consult your doctor, tell him/her about your confusion and confirm your observations and concerns with your spouse and teachers and relevant caregivers, and share relevant information with your doctor. A psychiatric diagnosis of child psychosis relies on the manifestations and symptoms that affect the child’s daily life. A psychiatrist will need to evaluate the child in person to determine if the child has a mental illness that meets the diagnostic criteria. Psychiatric diagnosis of children is difficult because children have difficulty expressing their own emotions and because different children have different normal developmental processes, but even so, diagnosis is important, especially for treatment. Conventional interventions for children’s mental illnesses include two modalities: 1. Psychotherapy: like talk therapy or behavior therapy, which is provided by professionally trained counselors and psychotherapists. During psychotherapy, children learn about their condition and the relationship between emotions, feelings, thinking, and behavior, and can learn to cope with difficult situations in a healthy way. 2. Medication: Psychiatrists will recommend relevant medications based on the diagnosis, such as: central stimulants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers. Some children may benefit from combination therapy. Please consult your physician about the choice of treatment options and possible risks. When your child is diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, you and your child may feel helpless, angry and frustrated. This is a time when it becomes extremely important to spend time with your child, to have a relaxing environment or activity, to give your child encouragement and support, to learn stress management skills together, when family therapy may be constructive to increase the capacity and resilience of the family, and for practical issues to seek the support and help of a larger network of resources such as schools and social agencies.