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Broad based information by The National Mental Health Association on all aspects of mental health and mental illness including children and youth.
http://www.nmha.org/
Interactive medical question and answer forum about all aspects of child behavior. Questions are replied to by online doctors with an online library of articles on children's problems.
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/ChildBehavior
Information on children with behavioral, developmental, and learning challenges including diagnoses, counseling, educational tutoring, parenting classes, family resources, and a school for children with special needs.
http://www.chconline.org
Articles and presentations on the wraparound approach to supporting children who have severe emotional disabilities.
http://www.paperboat.com
Describes psychological approaches to pediatric chronic pain problems, news concerning pain management and services of CPANCF.
http://www.childpainhelp.com
Dr. Yarnell, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, describes 16 techniques parents and teachers can use to build high, positive self-esteem in their children.
http://www.homestead.com/selfhelpsolutions/build.html
Extensive information on children's mental health including a blueprint for addressing children's mental health needs in the United States.
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/cmh/childreport.htm
Information on children's mental health and parenting based on research in child psychiatry, psychology, and child development; sponsored by the New York University Child Study Center.
http://www.aboutourkids.org
Information on promoting environments that support positive mental health and quality children's mental health services in Ontario Canada.
http://www.cmho.org/
Comprehensive national information on mental illness by the Center for Mental Health Services including: managed care, emergency services, children's campaign, community support, homelessness, special populations, hiv, aids, statistics, and state planning.
http://www.mentalhealth.org/cmhs/
Information for parents whose children are experiencing symptoms of emotional disorders and use of medication.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/childqa.cfm
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides information, statistics and articles on improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services in the areas of substance abuse and mental illnesses.
http://www.samhsa.gov/index.html
The physical and behavioral characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome from birth to age seven. Information about maternal and paternal drinking and educational links to other related sites.
http://members.aol.com/psoba/myhomepage/family.html
A website that teaches a strength based approach to education, prevention and treatment of mental illness in children.
http://www.projectresilience.com
Parenting myths, safety tips, options for therapy, and how to select a therapist.
http://www.thischildofmine.com/parenting/welcome.htm
Psychologist Michael Fenichel presents internet resources for coping with the trauma and recovery following the attack on the World Trade Center.
http://www.psychservices.com/hope.shtml
A clinical Psychologist discusses what to say to your children about terrorism.
http://www.selfhelpsolutions.homestead.com/Terror.html
Facts, theories, treatment and prevention options on youth violence and suicide by the CDC.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/yvfacts.htm
Parents email parenting questions to Dr. Yarnell, Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years experience. He answers some of the questions on the web without using names.
http://www.parenting101.homestead.com/index.html
Tools for reducing stress for parents and children.
http://www.optimums.com
Improve Your Child's Self Esteem Through Self Image Affirmations
http://yourchildsselfimage.com/