It’s not always easy to recognize when a child needs help, but certain behavioral changes can signal underlying emotional or psychological struggles. Behavioral therapy can provide the support they need to navigate these challenges and enjoy life the normal way. Uncharacteristic Changes in Habits of Sleeping or Eating Huge changes in your child’s eating or sleeping patterns either eating much more or much less than usual or can’t sleep well or even at all-can be one of the primary warning signs of emotional distress. Sudden and Irritable Mood Swings Rapid and intense shifts in mood—whether anger, sadness, or irritability—are often signs of emotional imbalance.