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At Colonia Pediatrics in Avenel, NJ, we recognize that mental health is as vital as physical health for your child’s overall well-being. Our Mental Health Screening services aim to identify emotional, behavioral, and psychological concerns early, ensuring children and adolescents receive the support they need to thrive.
Mental health screening is a preventative process where pediatricians assess a child’s emotional and behavioral health through validated questionnaires, interviews, and observation. This screening helps detect conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorder and other mental health challenges.
Early identification of mental health issues allows for timely intervention, which can dramatically improve a child’s social, academic, and emotional development. Addressing concerns early helps prevent more severe problems later in life.
Our team employs standardized, evidence-based tools tailored to each age group. These tools include parent and self-report questionnaires and direct behavioral observations to provide a comprehensive mental health evaluation.
We believe in a multidisciplinary approach, partnering with families, counselors, and mental health specialists to develop personalized care plans. Our pediatricians in Avenel guide families through treatment options and provide referrals when specialized care is needed.
We provide parents with information on recognizing mental health symptoms, managing stress, and promoting resilience. Empowering families is a key part of our mission to support your child’s emotional health.
Mental health is dynamic, so regular follow-up screenings ensure ongoing assessment and adjustment of care plans as your child grows and changes.
Colonia Pediatrics is committed to nurturing the mental and emotional well-being of children in Avenel through expert screening, compassionate support, and proactive care.
