Behavioral Health Clinic in Winter Park, FL

Behavioral health provides healthcare by focusing on the connection between the overall well-being of the patient with their behaviors and emotions. The goal of this field of medicine is to understand and address mental health conditions, substance abuse, and any other behavioral conditions that heavily impact an individual’s quality of life. The professionals that provide care for behavioral health include psychologists and psychiatrists and they work with their patients to accurately diagnose, treat, and provide management support for their mental health and any other behavioral challenges they may face, often being long-term care. Behavioral health aims to improve the overall psychological functioning of patients while promoting mental wellness. Common treatment options used in behavioral health include therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or talk therapy, medication to reduce symptoms, and lifestyle modifications such as exercise or techniques to manage stress levels or coping strategies. Most treatments will include a balance of all three approaches for treatment.

There are many different types of behavioral health issues, including:

– ASD (autism spectrum disorder)
– ODD (oppositional defiant disorder)
– Anxiety disorders
– ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
– OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)
– Eating disorders
– Mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder)
– Panic disorders
– Phobias
– Personality disorders

Children can experience a range of behavioral issues that will quickly affect their mental health and require professional interventions to ensure that the children can develop healthy coping mechanisms and have access to the support that they need as they continue to age and into adulthood. The symptoms displayed by children will vary quite a bit as well when compared to what we typically see in adults, but behavioral health issues should be taken just as seriously, ensuring that the children have access to treatments that are appropriate for them and that address their unique needs.

Although behavioral health and mental health have quite a bit of overlap, they have slightly different focuses, with behavioral health addressing the connection between behaviors emotions, and overall well-being by treating behavioral issues as well as mental health conditions, and mental health referring to the overall psychological well-being of an individual, including their emotional, social, and cognitive functioning. Generally, mental health is a broader term, whereas behavioral health is a bit more specific in that it looks more at the impact that behavior has on the mental well-being of individuals.

When looking at children specifically, mental health includes the emotions, feelings, and thoughts of the child, often including providing care for conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Since behavioral health looks at the connection between behaviors and well-being, there is a focus on understanding and addressing behavioral issues such as impulsivity, conduct problems, or oppositional behavior. Providing support and professional care for both mental health and behavioral health is essential in nurturing the well-being of a child to allow them to learn healthy coping mechanisms, develop positive social skills, and improve their emotional regulation to help them reach their full potential.

Behavioral health care specialists provide children with guidance, support, and any necessary interventions to help the children thrive, providing them with the skills and strategies they need to be successful in all aspects of their lives. They can provide children and their parents with assessments to identify any prevalent behavioral health issues and to work with the parents and sometimes other professionals such as pediatricians or educators to develop personalized and comprehensive treatment plans that provide support in every aspect of the child’s life. This treatment plan may include therapy or counseling services to teach the child coping strategies, how to manage their emotions, improve their social skills, and address any other mental health concerns. Having access to a qualified behavioral health care specialist can provide the guidance and support that your child needs to make a significant difference in their overall well-being and development.

If you are looking for behavioral health services for your child, visit our qualified professionals at Kidswood Pediatrics. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 1680 Lee Rd. Winter Park, FL 32789. We serve patients from Winter Park FL, Goldenrod FL, Lockhart FL, Maitland FL, Apopka FL, Casselberry FL, and Oviedo, FL.