Mental Health Information

Facts for families on dozens of topics that impact youth and families, including discipline, divorce, bullying, grief, adolescent development, self-injury, step-families, video games, and more.  Resources for families, including statistics on child and adolescent mental illness.

 

Glossary of Symptoms:
Defines 17 major mental disorders in easily understandable language. Also provides a resource list. 

 

Psychiatric Medication
The latest information on children and psychiatric medication.

 

Resources for Youth:
Includes a series of videos of youth and young adult advocates talking about their experiences with with mental illness. 

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Change to Chill is a free online resource offered by Allina Health aimed at improving mental well-being among teens. The program:

* Provides easy-to-use information and resources about stress for teens

* Addresses what stress is, what triggers it and how to recognize its signs

* Equips teens with tools for coping with stress, such as meditation, mindful movement, how-to videos and guided imagery.

Visit Child Mind for parenting guides on over 60 topics. 

American Psychological Association tips on deciding if therapy is right for you & choosing a psychologist
Information on all mental health topics, fact sheets, disorders and treatments, medications, and more.
Lists nearby parent support groups.
http://www.nami.org
Excellent resource!  Warning signs of mental illness, statistics, signs and symptoms, treatment options and more. 
 
http://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Fact-Sheet-Library
Comprehensive site covering mental health conditions, treatment & services:
 
https://namimn.org/support/youth/
Youth resources and support
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/index.shtml
NIMH offers authoritative information about mental disorders, a range of related topics, and the latest mental health research.