We often think of breakups in a romantic sense, but friendship breakups can be just as painful and disruptive. #friendship #breakups #teens #parenting

We’re honored to be recognized by @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social and the California Health & Human Services Agency as a critical part of California’s broader effort to support young people affected by the LA firestorms.

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Upcoming dates for our Brave Buddies® Program. 🗓️ For over 15 years, our clinical team has helped children with SM overcome their symptoms through our evidenced-based behavioral interventions and comprehensive treatment approach. Learn more:

It’s normal for kids to be picky about what they eat, but picky eating can be frustrating for parents. Here are some tips to help your kids try more foods and cooperate at mealtimes.

We’re excited to cheer on Amber Glenn as she competes for Team USA in the Olympic Winter Games this year! In 2024, she joined our Mental Health Fitness campaign and shared her personal story of overcoming mental health challenges. #mentalhealthfitness #mentalhealthawareness #winterolympics

Despite legal age restrictions, online gambling is becoming increasingly common among teens. Young people are specifically at risk for gambling addiction because their brains are still developing. #gambling #psychology #teens

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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a specific kind of depression that comes and goes with changes in seasons. It has all the same symptoms as major depressive disorder, but it only happens during specific months of the year.

New insights into the dynamics of brain development published in Nature Communications. By age 8, children begin to show adult-like patterns and shift from sensory processing to coordinated activation in regions involved in cognitive processes, enabling more abstract thinking and reasoning.

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It’s hard to solve a problem when you’re so angry you can’t think straight. That’s why helping kids learn to solve conflicts starts with helping them calm down.

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It’s common for children to have more than one mental health or learning disorder. Called “co-occurring” disorders, they may be diagnosed at the same time, or one may be diagnosed later, if treatment for the first doesn’t resolve all the symptoms that are troubling them. #mentalhealth #diagnosis

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College is exciting, but it’s also stressful. For some kids, so many changes and new responsibilities all at once can trigger depression. The lack of structure and support also makes college an especially difficult time for kids to cope with depression. Read more: childmind.org/article/help...

How do you design data science competitions that yield real breakthroughs in mental health research? New recommendations in peer-reviewed journal Nature Mental Health from researchers at the Child Mind Institute, plus a free checklist for organizers. @gkiar.bsky.social @ariannazuanazzi.bsky.social

A new article on @newscientist.com explores emerging research that questions the idea of autism as a single spectrum, suggesting instead that autistic experiences may reflect multiple distinct profiles shaped by different traits, biology, and development. #autism #research

In our latest newsletter, we share information on seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons, as well as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), treatment for depression, and other related topics. Read the newsletter here: #depression

We know exercising is good for us. It helps us stay healthy, feel better and have fun. But for kids with ADHD, exercising can also help manage their symptoms. Studies show that as little as half an hour a day of exercise can help kids — especially younger ones — focus (and feel) better.

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Nonverbal learning disability (NVLD) is a long-recognized but unofficial diagnosis for kids who have difficulty with visual-spatial processing. Now it’s being reframed as developmental visual-spatial disorder (DVSD) to clarify what the core deficit is and reduce confusion over the name. #NVLD #DVSD

Depression is one of the most common mental health challenges for adolescents and young adults. Even with effective treatments, engagement can be a barrier. The Child Mind Institute is inviting mental health professionals to join a no-cost initiative focused on Brief Behavioral Activation (BBA).

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✨ Final reminder: Today is your last chance to give before our 2X match expires! Whatever you're able to give goes twice as far: $5 becomes $10, $10 becomes $20, and $25 becomes $50 to protect children's mental health. Will you take two minutes to give at the link below before midnight tonight?

Many more boys than girls are diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Researchers point to genetic differences. But clinicians and researchers have also come to realize that many “higher functioning” autistic girls are simply missed because they don’t fit the stereotypes. #autism #mentalhealthresearch

Our final match offer of the year is only active until December 31 at midnight. Give now at the link below and your impact will be doubled to help provide answers for families, treatment for children, and resources for communities. 🫶

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Praising a child’s efforts, as opposed to their abilities, may be one of the keys to helping children learn the benefits of persevering through challenges, rather than feeling limited by their abilities. Read more here: childmind.org/article/are-...

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Not sure what to get this holiday? Our team read, reviewed, and hand-selected our favorite 2025 books for kids and teens—from toddlers through young adults. These picks explore topics like ADHD, grief, trauma, emotions, autism, and so much more. See our list of the best books of 2025 here:

In the aftermath of tragic shootings — including recent events at Brown University and in Bondi Beach — many parents are trying to support their children while also coping with their own grief.

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For many kids, school and academics are a principal source of stress, and for some, that can develop into serious anxiety. If a child is losing sleep, avoiding school, or melting down over homework, anxiety can be undermining both their performance and their well-being. #school #anxiety

Join us this evening for the Child Mind Institute’s 15th annual On the Shoulders of Giants Scientific Symposium: Saving Young Lives, Reaching Every Community. This year’s event will focus on the urgent crisis of youth suicide, now the second leading cause of death among adolescents.

Join us tomorrow evening for the Child Mind Institute’s 15th annual On the Shoulders of Giants Scientific Symposium. This year’s theme is Saving Young Lives, Reaching Every Community: From Prediction to Prevention in Youth Suicide. #science #mentalhealth #research #suicideprevention

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Help yourself, and your kids, by learning techniques to manage stress in a healthy way.

CBITS is designed to meet the needs of children from kindergarten through high school who have been exposed to a disturbing event — even if they haven’t been clinically diagnosed with PTSD, as is most often the case. #trauma #therapy #CBITS #PTSD

Social and emotional learning is often assumed to happen naturally in the course of a child’s development without being taught. But when children don’t master these skills, they often develop behavior problems that, in turn, can interfere with their functioning in school and their ability to learn.

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Join us on Dec. 9 for our 15th annual On the Shoulders of Giants Scientific Symposium as we bring together leading experts from clinical research, epidemiology, and community-based care to examine groundbreaking advances that are transforming how we predict and prevent suicide.

We’re excited to share our 2025 list of the best kids’ books about mental health! #books #bestbooks #booksforkids

Last Tuesday, the Child Mind Institute hosted our 2025 Child Advocacy Award Dinner — an evening that brought together nearly 1,000 guests to raise funds that will advance the Child Mind Institute’s efforts to reach children and communities on a local, national, and global scale.

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Launched in 2023, the Youth Mental Health Academy has introduced more than 2,000 students to mental health education, mentorship, and career pathways with the aim of building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. #MentalHealthCareers #Mentorship #Education

National Go Hiking Day is Nov 17th, and though it is getting colder in most of the US, spending time outside is still beneficial for kids and adults — most of the studies agree that kids who play outside are smarter, happier, more attentive, and less anxious than kids who spend more time indoors.

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We’re excited to announce that spots for our new ADHD and Behavior After-School Program are now available! #ADHD #Afterschool #NYC