Adolescent Behavioral Health Treatment Center in Mississippi

Learn more about behavioral disorder treatment at Millcreek of Magee Treatment Center in Mississippi

Behavioral disorders are a class of certain conditions that typically develop in children or adolescents and are characterized by chronic patterns of aggression, defiance, disruption, and hostility. When these behaviors are present, children or adolescents will often develop problems at home, school, and within interpersonal relationships. Behavioral disorders among children and adolescents can present themselves in a number of different ways. Every child is different and, as such, childhood behavioral disorders are going to affect each child in a different way. Additionally, since misbehaving at times is a normal part of growing up, it can be difficult to discern the difference between a normal stage that your child or adolescent is going through and a more serious underlying condition. In order to avoid these potential negative consequences, early recognition and intervention is needed.

Helping a loved one get treatment for behavioral disorders

If you are unsure if your child or adolescent is just going through a temporary defiant stage or has a behavioral problem there are some signs and symptoms to look out for. Warning signs that should not be ignored include:

• Harming themselves or others
• Damaging or destroying property
• Frequently lying or stealing
• Smoking or drinking at an early age
• Early sexual activity
• Frequent tantrums and arguments
• Consistently hostile toward authority figures

Why consider treatment for behavioral disorders at Millcreek of Magee Treatment Center in Mississippi

The presence of these symptoms may indicate that your child or adolescent is grappling with some form of behavioral health problem. If not properly addressed, these poor choices and inappropriate behaviors become habit, bringing about a tremendous amount of turmoil in the child’s life and in the lives of those around them. Children or adolescents with behavioral difficulties are at a higher risk for academic failure, the development of certain mental health disorders, and suicide. They may throw frequent temper tantrums, hurt themselves during a destructive outburst, abuse drugs or alcohol, be openly defiant, or engage in risky sexual activity. Furthermore, it is not uncommon for these children and adolescents to experience feelings of low self-worth and lowered self-esteem. Generally speaking, the presence of such negative behavior patterns can impact a child’s life in the future as they event adulthood.

The following are some of the behavioral disorders and conditions that we treat here at our behavioral disorder treatment center in Mississippi:

The following are some of the behavioral disorders and conditions that we treat here at our behavioral disorder treatment center in Mississippi:

• Oppositional defiant disorders (ODD)
• Aggression
• Adjustment disorder
• Conduct disorder
• Reactive attachment disorder (RAD)
• Intermittent explosive disorder (IED)
• Impulse control disorders

Millcreek of Magee Treatment Center philosophy and treatment benefits

Each one of our staff members at our facility at Millcreek Behavioral Health, a behavioral health treatment facility for children and adolescents in Mississippi, is dedicated to helping children and adolescents lead healthier, happier, more productive lives. We take the time to identify each patient’s unique developmental, emotional, and educational needs, so that we are able to provide individualized treatment for each child in our care. If you are concerned about your child’s behavioral disturbances, our behavioral health treatment facility is here to help.

Types of behavioral disorders treatment offered at Millcreek of Magee Treatment Center in Mississippi

Millcreek Behavioral Health, a treatment facility for adolescent behavioral health Mississippi, is here to provide intensive, structured treatment to meet the unique treatment needs of children and adolescents who are struggling with behavioral concerns. We have a wide variety of options at our behavioral health treatment center that are designed to address specific issues. Our treatment center can also provide children and adolescents with the tools needed to develop more appropriate social skills and ways to interact with the world around them.