Tics in Children: Normal Development or a Sign of a Bigger Issue?
Identify the signs of motor, vocal, and facial tics in children and discover why “ignoring the tic” is often the best way to help.
If your child is having a mental health crisis and needs immediate assistance, please use one of the following resources:
Mary Karapetian Alvord, Ph.D and Anne McGrath, MA
Francis Mark Mondimore, MD
Patrick Kelly, MD
Lisa M. Schab, LCSW
Sheri Van Dijk, MSW
Lake Sullivan, Ph.D
Sara Hamil, LCSW
Our counselors have created a coping skills cheat-sheet for managing depression. Parents will find tips for helping tweens and teens make daily lifestyle and mindset adjustments to help manage depression.
Identify the signs of motor, vocal, and facial tics in children and discover why “ignoring the tic” is often the best way to help.
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These resources contain multiple articles, screenings, and tips for parents on pediatric and adolescent depression.
Created by the American Academy of Pediatrics, this website offers a comprehensive collection of resources for children’s health and mental health.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders.
HelpGuide.org is an independent nonprofit that runs one of the world’s leading mental health websites. It offers information to help with healthy changes.