The Little Otter Check-Up

The leading assessment for identifying and treating the 50% of mental health disorders that occur before the age of 14

Assessing your family’s mental health starts here.

Our founder Dr. Helen Egger created the Family Mental Health Check-Up to offer a science-based view of the mental health of you, your child, and your family.

We know one size does not fit all. Explore below to learn how the check-up changes based on your child’s age, or you can begin the check-up now.

  • Anxiety & Worries

  • Depression & Sadness

  • Attention, Focus & ADHD

  • Sleep & Bedtime

  • Tantrums

  • Aggression

  • Relationship Conflicts

  • Parenting Challenges

The primary areas of focus:

Emotional Challenges
It is not easy for little ones (or even big ones) to learn to manage their big feelings of sadness, fear, or anger. As kids develop, they learn to identify and manage their emotions. Young children can also experience treatable anxiety and depression.

Behavioral Challenges
During early childhood, kids are learning to manage behaviors. Concerning behaviors can be signs of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, trauma, learning challenges, or relationship challenges.

Activity Challenges
Assessing your child’s activity level and attention can help you determine if lifestyle changes are necessary and learn if your child may be at risk for (ADHD). ADHD can be diagnosed in children as young as 3.

Social Challenges
Social skills are hard for some kids. It is important to figure out why your child is having challenges with peers. A child’s mental health or developmental challenges may impact their social skills.

Full-service family mental health in your back pocket.

Experience a comprehensive, personalized approach to online mental health care for children 0-14 and their families.