Many children are dealing with mental health conditions that they need to work through. They may not recognize the signs, but their parents may notice that something is going on and will want to take a look at some of the things they can do to help the child feel better and have better mental health overall. But what are some of the most common types of mental health disorders that parents can keep an eye out for in their children?

Some of the most common mental health conditions that children will face include:

# Anxiety disorders: These are going to include any outsized fears or worries that are hard for the child to control. They can make it hard for the child to take part in play, in school, and in other social activities too.

# ADHD: Compared with most children who are the same age, children who have ADHD have trouble when it is time to pay attention, holding onto their impulses, and being too active. It can be a combination of all these as well. 

# ASD: Autism spectrum disorder is going to be a neurological condition that can appear in early childhood, often before they turn 3. The severity of it can depend on the child. 

# Eating disorders: These are going to be an unhealthy focus of the child on an ideal body type. Disordered thinking about weight and losing weight, and some unsafe eating and dieting habits can start to show up as the child gets older. 

# Depression and other mood disorders: Depression is going to be the lasting feeling of sadness, low or irritable mood, and a loss of any interest in activities that they used to enjoy. These can get in the way of the child doing well in social interactions and with other kids. 

# PTSD: This can be a long-term emotional upset, scary memories, acting out, nightmares, and worry. This is often going to be a response to injury, violence, abuse, or other trauma that the child has come in contact with at some point. 

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