What are the red flags for mental health concerns in children?
By Amy Landsman At some point, many children will experience a temper tantrum. While this scene may not be pretty, there is no need for alarm, and most youngsters soon are able to regain control. Some children, however, have long, intense tantrums—and these intense tantrums can be cause for concern as they may indicate that a child has a mental health issue. But what is considered an intense tantrum? | Parent and advocate Linda Pearl addressed that and other questions at the recent Second Annual Baltimore County Child and Adolescent Mental Health Fair in Perry Hall. Pearl is a counselor with the Baltimore County Family Navigator Service, a free support and guidance service for Baltimore County families with a child who has developmental or mental health needs. Look at the intensity of the child’s behavior, she tells parents. “Are the tantrums very long? Longer than 25 minutes? Are they occurring very frequently at home? Ten to 20 tantrums per month at home or more than five tantrums pe
