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When we talk about dissociative trauma disorders, we’re referring to conditions that stem from childhood trauma and fall furthest on the dissociative spectrum. These include Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and both subtypes of Other-Specified Dissociative...

Nearly one in four children in America grows up in homes impacted by alcohol or drug addiction. Not only do children exposed to addiction experience enormous stress in their daily lives, they are at far greater risk of some day developing substance use and men...

Brief interventions have been shown to be effective at reducing risk and helping people live through high-risk periods. When a person is in a crisis, cognition (thinking) becomes less flexible and they don’t have access to their usual ways of coping. This is n...

In addition to the brief interventions that focus primarily on managing suicidal ideation and behavior, and medication regimens, there are treatments that focus on broad life, psychological and behavioral changes, that include managing suicidal thoughts and re...

Determining whether a medication makes sense for an individual's mental health care requires thoughtful consideration of many factors. The risks and benefits on all sides must be weighed, ideally with the input and guidance of a psychiatrist or experienced med...

Chris, Elmo, and Karli discuss the benefits of asking for, getting, and giving help. Hands are for helping and holding! We can hold hands to remind ourselves that we’re not alone. Holding hands is a great way to say, “I’m here with you.” Holding hands is al...

Elmo and Karli’s pretend play helps Karli talk through a tough feeling. Watch the video together with children, then ask: “Why did Karli think Baby Elephant was so sad?” Then ask, “What do you think Karli’s mom meant when she told Karli that her grown-up pr...

While there is no single cause for suicide, there are risk factors and warning signs which may increase likelihood of an attempt. Learning them can save lives. What leads to suicide? There’s no single cause for suicide. Suicide most often occurs when stresso...

Abby and Karli sing songs about being with the people they love. Watch the video together with children and point out that Karli and her mom went to music class together. Ask children what they might like to do with someone they love, just to enjoy being to...

Muppets celebrate the qualities that make them special. Together, watch the video and notice what each Muppet says about their special qualities. Ask children, “What makes you special?” Children coping with parental addiction can benefit from celebrating...

“The 7 Cs” are seven important ideas for children living with a family member’s addiction to remember. Knowing the “7 Cs” can help children address their own needs, whether their parents are in treatment or not: I didn’t Cause the problem. I cannot Contro...

When a parent struggles with addiction, the whole family struggles. It takes effort to start conversations and answer children’s questions. But caring adults can comfort and guide children through difficult moments.

Explaining the challenges of early adolescence Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Laura Kirmayer, PhD, MSW , Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD Key Takeaways Tweens (ages 8-12) undergo major physical changes and shift from parent-focused thinking to car...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/quick-guide-to-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/  Clinical Expert: Samantha Malick, PsyD en Español\ What is ADHD? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that is of...

How to stay close as kids move into adolescence Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Laura Kirmayer, PhD, MSW , Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD It’s typically between the ages of nine and twelve that our cute, cuddly ...

Tips for supporting kids through a challenging transition Writer: Jessica Souza Clinical Experts: Sandra L. Whitehouse, PhD , Paul Mitrani, MD, PhD What You'll Learn What is early puberty? What are the mental health impacts of early puberty? How can pa...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-adhd/  en Español Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) find it unusually difficult to concentrate on tasks, to pay attention, to sit still, and to control impulsive behavior. Th...

Viewing shows together and discussing content can have big benefits Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD , Peter Faustino, PsyD , Matthew H. Rouse, PhD What You'll Learn How will watching TV with my tween or teen help us s...

How to help kids on the spectrum navigate big changes Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Margaret Dyson, PhD What You'll Learn Why is puberty especially challenging for kids on the autism spectrum? How should parents talk to kids on the spectrum a...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-inattentive-adhd/  Writer: Kristin Wilcox Clinical Expert: Adam S. Zamora, PsyD en Español My brain is an overstuffed garbage can — the lid doesn’t stay on, and stuff is falling out all over the floor. ...