This fact sheet presents information on children’s mental health including assessing your child’s behavior, when to seek help, first steps for parents, treatment options, and factors to consider when choosing a mental health professional. It also provides guidance on how to work with your child’s school, a list of resources, and information about clinical trials.
Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted.
The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov.
Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at OPM.gov.
About Quantity Limits
If you would like to order more than the maximum quantity indicated, add that quantity to your shopping cart. You will be prompted to provide additional details about the use of the publications during the checkout process. Request for quantities above the limit are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please call the toll-free number 1-866-615-6464 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, in case you run into any questions.
Related Publications
-
This fact sheet is intended for teens and young adults and presents information about stress, anxiety, and ways to cope when feeling overwhelmed.
-
This fact sheet provides information about disruptive mood dysregulation disorder including a description of the condition, signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, treatment options, and tips for parents and caregivers.
-
This infographic presents common signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder in teens and young adults.
-
Esta hoja informativa está dirigida a adolescentes y adultos jóvenes y presenta información sobre el estrés y la ansiedad, además de consejos para sobrellevar estos sentimientos cuando se sientan abrumados.
Order publications by phone
Solicitar publicaciones por teléfono