Expert weighs in on when parents should seek help for their children
Many have been wondering if the warning signs were missed when it comes to the suspected Highland Park gunman. What can we learn to possibly prevent more tragedies? The NAMI Hotline is a place for parents to start. National Hotline: 1-800-950-NAMI. Or crisis text line 741741. The suicide prevention hotline is 1-800-273-8255. A national mental health crisis line will also be implemented on July 16.
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. – Mental health Professionals want parents to pay close attention to the red flags that the Highland Park Shooter.
They say that help is available if a child needs mental health assistance and that parents should not wait.
Dr. Colleen Cicchetti, executive director of the Lurie Children’s Hospital Center for Childhood Resilience, urges parents to trust their instincts.
She says that a change in mood, sleep, or eating cycles should be addressed with your pediatrician.
If parents notice direct threats or plots of violence from their child, they should talk to school counselors or call 911.
“We’re looking at 911 call centers, like in Chicago, we now have a social worker on site, 24 hours a day. If a parent is really worried about an emerging problem or an emergency, they should call them,” said the Dr Cicchetti.
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She also recommends contacting the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
The number to call is 1-800-950-NAMI or email [email protected].
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