Join us October 16th for the On the Shoulders of Giants Scientific Symposium, focused on one of today’s most urgent crises: youth suicide. Register now for free! childmind.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #suicideprevention #mentalhealthresearch #AI

This clip is from the latest Q&A episode of the Thriving Kids Podcast, where Dr. Dave Anderson answers your top questions about supporting kids’ academic success. Listen or watch here: childmind.org/resources/po... #ParentingPodcast #Boredom

September is Self-Care Month, and self-care is essential to parenting. Self-care practices help you to stay grounded, present, and model healthy habits for your kids. We've compiled a list of our self-care resources for parents. Read them here: childmind.org/resources/se...

Join us October 16 for our 15th annual On the Shoulders of Giants Scientific Symposium exploring breakthrough advances in youth suicide prediction and prevention. #suicideprevention #psychology #science #mentalhealthresearch

When kids don’t clean up after you’ve asked them multiple times, you might think they’re deliberately being defiant. But a really cluttered room — the kind where you can’t see the floor and there’s no room on the desk to do homework — can be a sign of hoarding disorder. #hoarding #psychology #teens

Helping your child talk about their learning disability can be challenging, but it’s an important skill for their self-advocacy and confidence. childmind.org/topics/confi... #confidence #learningdisorders

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It’s National Keep Kids Creative Week. Keeping kids creative through pretend play helps children practice regulating emotions, building empathy, and developing social skills like cooperation and perspective taking. Read about it here: childmind.org/blog/how-pre... #creativity #kids #parenting

Helping a child with ADHD thrive usually means supporting them on several fronts. It may start with medication, but it also includes structure at home, strategies for helping them stay organized, and advocating for them at school. Read this newsletter here: www.linkedin.com/newsletters/... #adhd

Our Emotion Detectives Group starts this fall: help kids learn to understand, manage, and face the thoughts, body sensations, and behaviors that contribute to strong emotions in a supportive and fun group environment. For more info: childmind.org/care/areas-o... #anxiety #emotions #psychology

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Read our guidance on helping kids cope with frightening news: childmind.org/article/help...

This summer, the Child Mind Institute Youth Mental Health Academy (YMHA) celebrated two years of impact with its biggest summer yet. Learn more about the internships, projects, and learnings from the Youth Mental Health Academy: childmind.org/blog/ymha-in...

We just released our 2024 Annual Report: Building Together for Youth Mental Health. Explore the digital report now to learn more about our impact in 2024 and the brighter future we're building together. childmind.org/about-us/ann...

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September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. See our educational resources on suicide and self-harm below, covering topics like warning signs, risk factors, prevention, and self-injury: childmind.org/topics/suici... #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwarenessMonth

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When multiple kids struggle with mental health, family life can feel stretched thin. With the right tools, you can support them—and yourself. Read through this newsletter and explore our archive: www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...

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In the wake of today’s tragic school shooting in Minneapolis, many parents are facing the challenge of caring for their children while coping with their own grief. We’ve put together tips to help you support kids as they process fear and loss.

Every child learns differently. Our collection of 32 fact sheets covers eight types of learning disorders and key mental health challenges, with clear signs to look for and practical strategies to support children. Explore the full library at: childmind.org/education/ou...

We’re proud to share that our journaling app Mirror has surpassed 1,000 reviews on the Google Play Store with a 4.8-star rating. Thank you to everyone who has trusted Mirror to be a part of your mental health journey. Click the link below to try Mirror for yourself: www.mirrorjournal.com/

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Child Mind Institute was proud to have members of our School & Community Programs team, Safiya Addison and Taylor Barkee, attend the 2025 Education in New York Summit, hosted by City & State at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. See the full event recap here: online.fliphtml5.com/ldkst/efoq/#...

When should children start kindergarten? It is assumed that most kids are ready by the time they are eligible, at 4 1/2 or 5 years old. But increasingly parents are choosing to hold them back. As a parent, how can you know if it’s better to wait a year? childmind.org/article/is-y... #backtoschool

Less than 20 days left to join the Detect Behavior with Sensor Data @kaggle.com competition! ➡️ kaggle.com/competitions/cmi-detect-behavior-with-sensor-data #Brain #DevelopingBrain #HumanBehavior #MentalHealth #OpenData

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As summer ends, planning for the challenges of reentry — especially for children with anxiety or learning differences — can help set the stage for a successful school year. See more of our back-to-school resources: childmind.org/resources/ba... #backtoschool #teachers #students #parents

Read more about Mirror's Crisis Detection features: childmind.org/blog/how-mir...

We've put together resources for teachers, who are frequently the first line of defense when it comes to identifying learning, mental health and behavioral concerns, to help them work as effectively as possible with their students: childmind.org/topics/resou... #teachers #school

Going back to school can bring up big worries for kids, but talking about concerns — and feeling supported — can help. Here are some tips to make your back-to-school conversations more productive and less stressful for everyone. childmind.org/article/talk... #backtoschool

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We are excited to introduce Caitlyn Downie, our new Director of Trauma and Resilience and a social worker in our Anxiety Disorders Center in NYC. Caitlyn is currently accepting new patients! childmind.org/bio/caitlyn-...

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Delayed speech can be a sign of autism spectrum disorder, intellectual developmental disorder, or speech sound disorder, among other things. And it can take an experienced diagnostician to determine what’s going on. Read the newsletter here: www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...

Our team of experienced psychologists and social workers offer evidence-based anxiety treatment and are skilled at helping even the most challenging cases. Learn more about anxiety disorder treatment at the Child Mind Institute: childmind.org/care/areas-o... #anxietytreatment #psychology

Click the link below to access our College Readiness Toolkit that shares guidance for teens and parents on how to deal with some of the challenges of college and growing independence: childmind.org/topics/colle...

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Sometimes, a tool like journaling literally saves lives. With Mirror LGBTQ+ teens have a pocket-sized companion that supports without judgment, provides clarity, and fosters growth. Read more about Mirror and how it can support teens: childmind.org/blog/mirror-... #journaling #digitaljournal

Please share this digital #MentalHealth resource with the teens & young adults in your lives. You Are Okay? @childmindinstitute.bsky.social youareokay.org/about

By understanding how a child learns and getting to know their own strengths and weaknesses, kids with learning disorders can thrive like any other child. Read more on supporting children with learning disorders: childmind.org/article/do-k... #learningdisorder

Communities across the U.S. have been impacted by natural disasters, including the recent flash floods in Texas and the Northeast. Events like these can leave children feeling anxious, confused, or unsafe, even if they weren’t directly impacted.

Many people assume that kids who act out or throw tantrums are angry or defiant. Sometimes they are diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) as a result. But that diagnosis might be wrong. Instead, kids’ disruptive behavior might be caused by a different disorder that’s easier to miss.

Introducing Curious, the Child Mind Institute's newly reimagined digital platform designed to advance mental health research and improve outcomes for children and families. #MentalHealthResearch #ResearchTools #NoCode #SurveyBuilder #Clinicians #Researchers

College can be exciting—and overwhelming, especially for students with mental health or learning challenges. The College Readiness Toolkit includes guides, tip sheets, and resources to help students thrive in college—and help parents support them along the way. #college

In this week's newsletter, we’re featuring a new article that explains why various forms of play are integral to young children’s development. Read it here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/foster... #ChildDevelopment #Parenting

Register for the upcoming webinar here: www.additudemag.com/webinar/self... #ADHD #Webinar #Parenting

Rohn Nahmias, DO, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist in the Psychopharmacology Center at the Child Mind Institute’s San Mateo office. Dr. Nahmias supports children and teens facing challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and more. childmind.org/bio/rohn-nah... #SFBay #Psychiatry

We’ve created a College Readiness Toolkit, designed for teens to navigate college life, and guidance for parents on how to support them. Read and download it here: childmind.org/topics/colle... #CollegeReadiness #Parenting

Learn more and request an appointment here: childmind.org/care/areas-o... #neuropsychology #newyorkcity #childpsychologists