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Behavioral Disorders

Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBD) Articles/Readings

NIH Institute and Center Resources Child Behavior Disorders

Mental Health America Mental Health America Social Channels.

MedLinePlus Child Behavior Disorders Organizations, Information, Treatment, Advocacy & The Law, Statistics, Teenagers, Directories, Specific Conditions, Coping, and More.

Focus Adolescent Services Teen Behavior Problems and Behavioral Disorders.

Bullies and Bullying A look at what makes people bullies, how they pick their victims, and how to deal with them.

Bullying and Teasing of Youth With Disabilities Creating Positive School Environments for Effective Inclusion. This NCSET Issue Brief provides clear definitions of bullying, teasing, and disability harassment..


Emotional Disorders

Focus Adolescent Services Teen Behavior Problems and Behavioral Disorders.

Self-Mutilation Web Page written by a Teenager. What is Self-Mutilation?

Healthy Place Support, Resources, & Information


Bipolar Disorder

BipolarNewsOrg. Vol. 8, Issue 1, Spring 2002, Life Charting; Creating Retrospective and Prospective Mood Charts for Adults and Children.

Focus Adolescent Services Teen Behavior Problems and Behavioral Disorders.

The Parent Advocate Network "Is my Child Bipolar?"

MomsNetwork A Mother’s Story - My ADHD, Bipolar Child.

Harbor of Refuge Peer to Peer Support for People with Bipolar disorder and those that care about them.


Attachment Disorder

Attachment Disorder Support, Treatment, Adoption, Education, Trauma, More.

Help Guide Definition and advice for parents of children with Reactive Attachment Disorder


Sleep Disorders

Night Terrors Kids.org

Sleep Disorders and Sleep Problems in Childhood By C. CAROLYN THIEDKE, M.D.

Indiana Resource Center for Autisma> Trainings, Consultations, and Research

Childhood Insomnia Defines the Various Types of Childhood Insomnia and Links.


Depression

Understanding Childhood Depression Depression Ages 6-12 Years by Michael G. Conner, Psy.D.

About Teen Depression Information on teen depression diagnosis, treatment and statistics.

Children and Medication for Depression Articles, agencies, organizations, and websites to find information and resources for issues involving the medication of children, adolescents, and teenagers for the treatment of depression.

Experience Journal: Pediatric Depression Stories and personal experiences from families with a child suffering from depression.

I'll Stand by You A site for teens who are suffering from depression, suicidal thoughts and self injury. Get advice or come support others.

Suicide and Teens Help is available for teens who experience depression and thoughts of suicide. Preventing suicide and surviving it.


Mental Health

AMI Racine The Alliance for the Mentally Ill.

Cybercouch.com Not Child Specific

Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health A Nationwide Advocacy Organization with Families as its sole focus

Lady Spider's Web Links, descriptions and information on childhood and adolescent mental health and co-morbid disorders.

Build Your Child's Self-Esteem Dr. Yarnell, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, describes 16 techniques parents and teachers can use to build high, positive self-esteem in their children.

Child and Trauma Psychologist Michael Fenichel presents internet resources for coping with the trauma and recovery following the attack on the World Trade Center.

CMHS Comprehensive national information on mental illness by the Center for Mental Health Services.

Office of the Surgeon General Extensive information on children's mental health including a blueprint for addressing children's mental health needs in the United States.

Project Resilience A website that teaches a strength based approach to education, prevention and treatment of mental illness in children.


Phobias and Fears

Conditions and Diagnoses Phobias. What is a Phobia? Types of Childhood Phobias. What are symptoms seen in a child with a phobia? More. and other products to promote awareness.

Fears, Phobias, and Anxiety Which of my child’s fears are normal? FAQs, Resources for Children and Parents.

Helping Young Children Overcome Shyness John Malouff, Ph.D., J.D

Psychology Help Center A consumer resource featuring information related to psychological issues affecting your daily physical and emotional well-being..

Selective Mutism and Childhood Anxiety Disorders Download Free Articles, Resources, Newsletter, FAQs, Support, More.i>

Selective Mutism Foundation Information, Resources, and Links.


Childhood Eating Disorders

ANRED Less-well-known eating disorders and related problems. Prader-Willi Syndrome, Pica, Rumination Syndrome, Nocturnal Sleep-Related Eating Disorder, and more.

Eating Disorders in Children 12 and Under Learn the Warning Signs.

Kids Health Information and Resource Links.