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If your child is having a mental health crisis and needs immediate assistance, please use one of the following resources:
Mary Karapetian Alvord, Ph.D and Anne McGrath, MA
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Lisa M. Schab, LCSW
Sheri Van Dijk, MSW
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Competing with tablets and video games? Here are some creative ways to motivate your kids to stay active while building a foundation for long-term wellness.
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These resources contain multiple articles, screenings, and tips for parents on pediatric and adolescent depression.
Created by the American Academy of Pediatrics, this website offers a comprehensive collection of resources for children’s health and mental health.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders.
HelpGuide.org is an independent nonprofit that runs one of the world’s leading mental health websites. It offers information to help with healthy changes.