Basic steps to help a child
The right mental health solution varies by person. Each of the following Steps are designed to inform parents and caregivers how to move forward with treatment, conversations and next steps.
Mental Health Continuum of Care
Page through the following slides to learn about the treatment journey, or Continuum of Care, options 1 through 6. Each option increases treatment for the needs of the individual.
Self-Help Resources
Learn about various conditions from curated articles, videos, blogs and podcasts sorted by specific mental health condition or select ALL to search all topics available.
ADHD
ADHD is one of the most common disorders of childhood. It is first seen in childhood and can last into adulthood.
Anger
Although a natural response to fear or survival, when it becomes a problem is when someone has trouble controlling it or seeing it as an appropriate response.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease, usually around an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. Found in every age and gender.
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder causes extreme mood swings from emotional highs (mania) to lows (depression).
Depression
A common and serious mental illness that negatively affects how people feel, they way they think and how they act.
Disruptive Behavior
Behaviors that occur when a child or youth has difficulty controlling their actions. This is often tied to an uncomfortable setting like social or being put "on the spot" or embarrassed.
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are behavioral conditions which might surface as severe and persistent eating behaviors and distressing thoughts. This can range from problematic to serious, affecting physical, psychological and social function.
Gender Dysphoria
A state of unhappiness or distress that ranges from mild to severe, caused by one's gender where the personal identity does not match their biological birth sex.
OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder—having a tendency towards excessive cleanliness, perfectionism, or orderliness and often creates great attention to detail.
Self Harm
An expression of feelings, frustrations, anger and other emotions into something that is tangible or visible. It can transition emotional pain into physical and can create a physical release. A serious condition that is often hidden by clothing.
Substance Abuse
Using legal or illegal substances to help ease emotional turmoil. It is used to escape reality and a common path used by children and youth because of ease of access.
Social Dysfunction
Problems such as shyness, anxious around people, or missing social cues are examples of social dysfunction. Because social norms vary from one culture to another, social dysfunction can have several meanings.
Trauma
Trauma is more common than stats and data can measure because it can happen anywhere and is often untreated. It results from exposure to an incident or events that are emotionally disturbing or life-threatening that causes a lasting adverse effect.
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