The links below are helpful for parents and caregivers of school-aged children.
- Children and Mental Health
The National Institute for Mental Health offers information for parents regarding children’s moods and emotions and when there may be cause for concern.
- Finding a Therapist
Information with recommendations for finding therapists and prescribers.
- Coping with Stress
Information specifically for parents and caregivers of children in elementary, middle, and high schools from the Child
Mind Institute and its California Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Project.
- Improving Social Connections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
offers this one-page information for schools and families.
- Youth Violence
The Massachusetts Medical Society’s Campaign Against Violence offers
brochures for parents and caregivers of young children to older teen youth.
- Smart Health Goals
Goal tracking for children and adolescents
from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
- SAMHSA: Talk. They Hear You.® Substance Use Prevention Campaign
The “Talk. They Hear
You.” campaign aims to reduce underage drinking and other substance use among youths under the age of 21 by providing parents and caregivers with information and resources they need to address these issues with their children early and often.
- Finding Mental Health Services during a Crisis
Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs) and
the Behavioral Health Help Line (833-773-2445 or masshelpline.com) are part of a larger initiative by the Commonwealth to increase access to mental health services in
the community. CBHCs provide urgent, evidence-based care during a mental health crisis for anyone, regardless of health insurance. They are open 24/7, including holidays and weekends. Similarly, the Help Line is a 24/7 clinical hotline that can
offer assessment, referrals, and triage crises.
- Supporting Children with Mental Health Challenges
The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital has a library of articles on how to support young people struggling with mental health issues. These online and downloadable articles provide actionable information on a
variety of topics, including anger, anxiety, school refusal, cyberbullying, trauma, and more.
