Child developing a mental illness? What to do

By Dr. Drew staff

updated 11:32 PM EDT, Wed July 25, 2012

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'Earlier you get into treatment, the greater likelihood that you're going to go into remission,' clinical psychiatrist says
Dr. Drew adds, 'If you see trouble, take action'

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What should you do if a family member is showing signs of a developing mental illness? On Wednesday night, HLN’s Dr. Drew and clinical psychiatrist Dr. Dale Archer discussed that very issue.

“If you are a parent and you do have a child with a developing mental illness, the
one thing we do know is the earlier you get into treatment, the greater likelihood that
you're going to go into remission and do well. Early treatment, early intervention, early recognition -- those are crucial.”

Dr. Drew added, “I understand we have a problem with the availability and the price and the amount of mental health services that are out there. But Dr. Archer is making a critical point. If you see trouble, take action. Don't deny it.”

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