National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) provides useful articles geared toward parents and educators discussing issues relevant to the mental health of children. The Website includes research articles, factsheets, and brochures that discuss specific diseases, medication, and treatment. Internet links and advocacy information are also included.
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Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health
The Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health provides articles about mental health resources geared toward a mixed audience. Topics covered are family involvement, finding service providers, and teaching social skills. The Website also includes extensive mental health links, glossaries of terms, and discussion forums.
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Practical and research-based information geared toward AACAP members, parents, and families. Offers a number of articles relating to psychotherapy for children and adolescents on topics such as where to find help, what is psychotherapy, and what happens in psychiatric evaluation.
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SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center
Extensive research-based and practical information on the full range of mental health topics, including the frequency and causes of mental health problems, warning signs, anxiety disorders, depression, managing anxiety, stress, school violence prevention, ADD, and substance abuse/addiction.
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More Is My Child OK Websites....

Psychological Disorders in Children

Psychiatric disorders and behavioral problems in children

Anxiety Disorders of Childhood

Children's Behavioral Disorders and ADHD

Child Sleep Disorders

Eating Disorders in Children - Keep Kids Healthy

Neurocutaneous Syndromes - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital