Depressive and Mood Disorders

Mood Disorders and Teenage Girls

Why they are more vulnerable than boys, and what signs and symptoms you should look for

Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Teenagers,

Behavior Problems

How Can We Help Kids With Self-Regulation?

Some kids need help learning to control their emotions, and resist impulsive behavior

Managing Disruptive Behavior,

Media and Tech

44 Children’s Books About Mental Health

Best books for helping kids understand emotional and learning challenges

Parenting Challenges,

Behavior Problems

Choosing a Parent Training Program

How to tell which one is right for you

Managing Disruptive Behavior, Parenting Challenges, Treatment,

Learning and Development Disorders

Understanding Dyslexia

Know the signs and how to help kids with the most common learning disability

Disorders in the Classroom, Learning,

Mood Disorders Center

The Mood Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute offers cutting edge, tailored treatment services for children and adolescents suffering from mood disorders and related concerns, including depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, suicidality and self-harm, and emotional dysregulation.

Spring Luncheon: The Scaffold Effect

Behavior Problems

How to Help Children Calm Down

Techniques for helping kids regulate their emotions and avoid explosive behavior

Mindfulness

The Power of Mindfulness

How a meditation practice can help kids become less anxious, more focused

Anxiety, Attention, Depression, Stress and Resilience,

Depressive and Mood Disorders

Parenting a Depressed Teenager

Start by listening without judgment, not trying to 'fix' her

Depression, Gender Dysphoria, LGBTQ, Teenagers,