This page provides a list of links to resources on childrens’ mental disorders, including topics such as symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
CDC: Children’s Mental Health & Children’s Mental Disorders Read More »
This page provides general statistics including prevalence and treatment accessibility.
CDC: Data and Statistics on Children’s Mental Health Read More »
AACAP’s mission is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists.
AACAP: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Read More »
AACAP has provided a list of links to useful resources that include topics like: a State Advocacy Manual and Toolkit; Understanding Your State Legislator; and Advocating for Adolescents with Mental Illnesses
AACAP: How to Be an Advocate: Grassroots Advocacy Tools Read More »
The APA is the main professional organization of psychiatrists and trainee psychiatrists in the United States, and the largest psychiatric organization in the world and publishes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
APA: American Psychiatric Association Read More »
Behavior therapies can be applied to a wide range of psychological symptoms among adolescents and children.
