National Alliance on Mental Illness
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For Parents, Caregivers & Youth
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For Parents & Caregivers
Parents & Caregivers of Youth Consumers Discussion Group
Parents who have a child with a mental illness and are seeking to find support, information and to share their stories with others should join this discussion group.
Education and Support Programs Designed for Families & Caregivers
Education programs and support groups developed by NAMI national and state and local affiliates for parents and caregivers of children living with mental illnesses.
Child & Adolescent Action Center
The NAMI Child & Adolescent Action Center (CAAC) works to improve the lives of children and adolescents living with mental illnesses and their families through advocacy, support and education.
NAMI Beginnings Magazine
Online versions of the Child & Adolescent Action Center's quarterly magazine that publishes articles about child & adolescent mental health. For a free subscription to the magazine contact Bianca at biancar@nami.org.
Ask the Doctor Video Clips
As part of the NAMI Basics Education Program curriculum development, Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI’s Medical Director, answers a few of the most commonly asked questions by parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents with mental illness.
Getting an Accurate Diagnosis for Your Child: 10 Steps for Families
Child & Adolescent Mental Illness Fact Sheets
A Resource for Families Considering Residential Treatment Programs for Their Children
Reinvesting in the Community: A Family Guide to Expanding Home and Community-Based Mental Health Services and Supports
Supporting Schools and Communities in Breaking the Prison Pipeline: A Guide to Emerging and Promising Crisis Intervention Programs for Youth
A Family Guide: What Families Need to Know about Evidence-Based Practices
This guide is designed to inform families about evidence-based practices (EBPs) in children's mental health and to share information on an array of treatment and support options.
A Family Guide: What Families Should Know about Adolescent Depression and Treatment Options
Special Education & Related Services
Learn more about what services and accomodations your child with a mental illness is entitled to at school.
Internet Resource List for Child & Adolescent Mental Health
NAMI Child and Adolescent Resource Guide
Advocating for Your Child: 25 Tips for Parents
Take Action
Learn about policy issues NAMI is working on and how to contact your elected officials from the website. Help us improve the mental health system by taking political action. You can also visit the Federal & State Policy Legislation section of our website for more policy information.
Learn More About Your Child's Medication
Read detailed information about specific medications commonly prescribed for children with mental illnesses. To learn more about current research on medications and treatment options visit Research, Services & Treatment.
Contact your local NAMI affiliate for information about programs, support, and services near you.
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation is a meeting place for families addressing the joys and challenges of raising a child with bipolar disorder.
For Youth
Teen Consumers Discussion Group
For youth who have been diagnosed with a mental illness and want to discuss their experiences with their peers.
Reach Out!
This Australian-based website contains valuable information for any teenager to help improve their mental health and wellbeing during the transition-age years. The interactive site includes coping tips, forums, fact sheets, personal stories and resources regarding mental illness, school, employment and relationships.
KidsHealth
This website contains many in-depth features, articles, animations, games and resources for parents, children and teens, developed by experts in the field.
Mindzone - Cope. Care. Deal.
Mindzone is a mental health website for teens that includes helpful information such as how to cope with everyday stress to information about more severe mental health problems.
Step Out of the Silence
A virtual community where youth can share their experiences with mental illnesses through artwork, prose, poetry, photography, and graphic art. The website also offers information on how youth can participate in anti-stigma campaigns and advocacy efforts regarding mental health.
NAMI Child & Adolescent Resource Guide
Recommended resources for children and adolescents living with mental illnesses and their families as well as for children who have a parent living with a mental illness. The guide includes books, DVDs, websites and VHS tapes.