Many children's needs are addressed by national organizations. The ones listed below might help direct you to your local resources.
Updated 10.3.07
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
In addition to being the professional organization for child psychiatry, the AACAP has marvelous resources for families. Their link in a section called Facts for Families is available in six languages (in addition to English) with the goal of providing "concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families." - Breaking the Silence Lesson Plans
Designed by teachers and NAMI families, this is an exemplary training manual for K-12 educators and counselors, with lesson plans about the biological nature of mental illnesses and early warning signs. - Center for Mental Health in Schools
Hosted by UCLA's psychology department, they provide ample resources, including newsletters and technical assistance and a large list of links for hotlines, agencies, and practical information for educators and families. - Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
A parent-led membership organization in Illinois with information about diagnosis, treatment, education and a newsletter. On-line chat rooms and support groups. - CHADD
Founded in 1987 for parents with ADD or ADHD children, it now includes adults as part of its mission. A comprehensive organization with local chapters, on-line, and print resources for information, networking and advocacy. A very good place to start. - Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health
A research center in Portland, Oregon compiling data about child health in all 50 states. - Foster Youth Mental Health Summit Report
The child welfare system in Los Angeles is the nation's largest, responsible for the parenting of about 30,000 "abused and neglected children." This report from the Children's Law Center of Los Angeles analyzes the spectrum of issues most common to those youth, from infancy to 21 years, including best practices for treatment, the courts, advocacy, and developmentally delayed youth. - Helping Traumatized Children Learn -- Report
Massachusetts has issued a report about how to created educational settings enabling traumatized children learn and achieve. - National Mental Health Information Center
This site requires some surfing to locate what you want, but its section on programs is useful and easy to navigate. A database with interventions will be added at http://www.nationalregistry.samhsa.gov/. - ParentsMedGuide
The American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry have put together guides about ADHD and depression. Neither guide received financial or editorial support from pharmaceuticals. An informative resource for parents, teachers, and clinicians, available in English and Spanish. Both accessible from this link.
Posted on: May 9, 2007
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Topics: ADHD, bipolar disorder, children, depression, medication, PTSD, students, therapies
Topics: ADHD, bipolar disorder, children, depression, medication, PTSD, students, therapies
