(440) 842-7447

Namita Swarup, MD

ADDICTION MEDICINE · MENTAL HEALTH · PEDIATRICS

Patient Portal
Request Appointment

Teen & Adolescent Mental Health

Helping families understand what is changing

Dr. Swarup evaluates selected adolescent mental-health concerns by listening to the young person and family and considering the broader medical, developmental, and behavioral picture.

Concerns families may bring

Concerns may include persistent changes in mood, anxiety, sleep, concentration, behavior, school performance, relationships, or safety.

  • Persistent anxiety or excessive worry.
  • Depressed or irritable mood.
  • Changes in sleep, appetite, motivation, or energy.
  • Difficulty concentrating or a decline in school functioning.
  • Social withdrawal or major changes in friendships.
  • ADHD or behavioral concerns.
  • Substance use or risky behavior.
  • Stress related to family, school, relationships, or major life changes.

Evaluation and next steps

A thoughtful evaluation considers patterns over time, functioning at home and school, medical factors, substance use, and whether therapy, medication, school support, specialty care, or another next step may be appropriate.

When immediate help is needed

If a young person is in immediate danger, has a medical or psychiatric emergency, or cannot be kept safe, contact emergency services or go to the nearest emergency department.

Request Appointment

Frequently Asked Questions

Duration, severity, distress, and interference with daily life matter. If changes persist for weeks, worsen, or interfere with school, relationships, sleep, or safety, an evaluation can help.

Usually, yes, subject to the practice’s age policies and applicable consent rules.

Do not wait for a routine appointment. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for immediate safety concerns.

Family involvement depends on age, consent, privacy rules, safety, and the clinical situation. The office can explain expectations.