Child Mind Institute

We are an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children struggling with mental health and learning disorders.

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Accelerating Discovery

Our research is unlocking the secrets of the developing brain and changing the way we diagnose and treat mental health and learning disorders.

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Delivering Care

Our clinical teams work every day to deliver the highest standards of care, and we partner with families and schools to provide support when and where children need it most.

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Empowering Change

Our free resources, educational events and awareness campaigns empower parents and teachers to help our children succeed in school and in life.

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Stories

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'It was horrible. We were doing it every second of the day. Then it got violent.'

Twins and OCD: How Ella and Olivia Got Better, Together

For Ella and Olivia, OCD started with having to do things at the same time, and escalated to violent outbursts that strained their relationship. With hard work and the help of the Child Mind Institute, they love being twins again. More

'I want parents to know that I understand. You want things to be better and you’re doing your best.'

Why Dr. Carothers Does It: Transforming Young Lives

'One of the most challenging things about OCD is that it loves uncertainty and fear.'

How Matt’s Loss Made Him Stronger

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Report on School Mental Health

Our 2016 Children's Mental Health Report examines the impact of mental health in schools and ways to transform the system.

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Guides

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Is My Child’s Anger Normal?

Anxiety and Disruptive Behavior

How to Help Your Depressed Teenager

How to Talk to Kids About Sex and Consent

Summer and Sensory Processing Issues

How Can We Help Kids With Self-Regulation?

Strategies for a Successful Summer Break

How Girls With ADHD Are Different

How to Keep Kids Reading This Summer

How Using Social Media Affects Teenagers
Mindfulness in the Classroom

Understanding Dyslexia

11 Simple Signs a Child May Have a Psychiatric Disorder

Anxiety in the Classroom

What’s ADHD (and What’s Not) in the Classroom

How Teachers Can Help Kids With OCD

Breaking the Behavior Code

The Teacher’s Role When Tragedy Strikes

Quick Facts on Selective Mutism

Improving Behavior in the Classroom

Know What Is (and Isn’t) ADHD

Download our Parents Guide to ADHD for reliable information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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