This fact sheet addresses common questions about diagnosis and treatment options for children with mental illnesses. Disorders affecting children include: anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, and eating disorders.
Review Date: November 13, 2012
NIH National Institute of Mental Health -NIMH
Read how you can help your child before, during and after a crisis.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
KidsPeace
Here are some tips to help parents grow emotionally and physically healthy children.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
KidsPeace
The tips can help parents, teachers, and other caring adults reduce the anxiety for children who are starting school.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
American Psychiatric Association
Art therapists work in hospitals, clinics, K-12 schools, and other settings to help people improve their health and well being. Find an art therapist in your state.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
American Art Therapy Association, Inc.
This document answers kids' questions about adoption, how it works, why kids need to be adopted, and feelings you may have if you were adopted.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
If you see the signs or symptoms of bipolar disorder in your child or adolescent, it is important to seek a professional evaluation. Learn to recognize both types of mood disturbances--depression and mania--that can occur in bipolar disorders.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Many child development and child welfare professionals believe that spanking, hitting, or slapping is not effective and is damaging to the self-respect and self-esteem of children.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
American Humane Association, Children's Division
The Community Services Locator is designed to help service providers and families find available national, state, and local resources that can address child and family needs.
Review Date: December 09, 2012
Maternal and Child Health Library
Confused, sad, mad, glad? Check out these articles to learn about these emotions and many more - and how to deal with them.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
Watch this short video to learn about the signs, symptoms, medications, and current research related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a common mental disorder that affects nearly 5% of all school age children in the U.S.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
NIH National Institute of Mental Health -NIMH
Find videos on a variety of mental health topics, including: anxiety disorders and medication, divorce and children, autism, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, tics and Tourette's Disorder, substance abuse, and more.
Review Date: March 07, 2013
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Therapists can talk with kids and help them figure out what is causing problems at school or at home. This document discusses why a kid would see a therapist and what happens during a therapy visit.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
Large-scale tragedies such as bombing incidents and school shootings can be extremely disturbing to children, who thrive on predictability and security. This fact sheet discusses some ways to help children cope with fears associated with violent trauma.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
Sidran Institute
Reports on natural disasters, child abductions, homicides, and school violence can teach kids to view the world as a confusing, threatening, or unfriendly place. Talking to your kids about what they watch or hear will help them put frightening information into a reasonable context.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
Stress happens when you are worried or uncomfortable about something. You may feel angry, frustrated, scared, or afraid. This article will help kids manage stress.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
Self-esteem can have a big part to play in how you feel about yourself and also how much you enjoy things or worry about things. The most important thing to know about self-esteem is that it means seeing yourself in a positive way that's realistic.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
Are you feeling jealous of all the attention the new baby is getting? This article will help you cope with your feelings and learn the good things about having a new baby in the family.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
You can let a military dad know just how much you miss him. Simply fill out this form and dad will receive an e-mail letting him know that there is a special message waiting for him.
Review Date: December 17, 2012
National Fatherhood Initiative
If you are shy or have a friend that's shy, this article will answer some important questions for you about shyness. Learn about the causes of shyness and how to cope with it.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
How you act when you're angry can make a situation better or worse. Here are some tips to help you handle your anger in a positive way.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
This article explains why it is important to talk about your feelings with someone you trust. Also,once you decide who you can talk with, you'll want to pick a good time and place to talk.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
The Nemours Foundation provides some commonsense guidelines to make the adjustment to divorce a bit easier and the process less painful for kids.
Review Date: December 04, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
This brochure provides practical information for parents and students who are coping with the aftermath of a natural disaster, as well others who are helping those affected. Although the focus is on natural disasters, these tips may apply to other traumas students may experience.
Review Date: November 08, 2012
U.S. Department of Education
Yoga can help you in serious ways, but it also can be a lot of fun. Take a study break and try these simple yoga poses.
Review Date: January 29, 2013
The Nemours Foundation
This fact sheet provides basic information about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), discusses symptoms and risk factors, and reviews treatment approaches. The fact sheet includes resources for those needing additional information about PTSD.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
Sidran Institute
This fact sheet explains death, dying and the grief process to children.
Review Date: November 09, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
This fact sheet discusses sadness in children and teenagers, the difference between sadness and depression and where to get help when sadness becomes depression. This information is intended for use by children and adolescents.
Review Date: November 13, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
