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

A new study led by Amy Margolis, PhD, of The Ohio State University — in collaboration with researchers at the Child Mind Institute — may help to improve diagnostic criteria for NVLD and guide more individualized approaches to care for children and families. #NVLD #research #learningdisorders

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Childhood anxiety often goes undetected, and that can have a long-term impact. Kids often keep their worries hidden or express them in ways that are hard to read.

How can parents make sure their kids are able to enjoy Halloween? Here are a few tips for a sensory-friendly holiday.

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Parents of kids with ADHD often hear that certain foods make ADHD symptoms worse, or even cause ADHD symptoms themselves. Some try cutting out things like sugar or artificial additives from their kids’ diets.

Halloween can feel overwhelming for a lot of children, especially those with mental health or behavioral challenges. #Halloween

We’re partnering with Dell Technologies, Nvidia, and Brain Canada to find new ways to advance research while protecting patient privacy. #AI #Technology #MentalHealthResearch

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Teens can learn a lot from social media, as they are happy to inform us. But social media sources — some accurate, some not — can also lead them to conclude that they have ADHD, autism, borderline personality disorder, or another mental health diagnosis. #socialmedia #mentalhealth

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How much healthier — and stronger — could our world be if we scaled effective brain health interventions?

The silent mental health crisis is affecting millions of children and youth around the world. In low- and middle-income countries, where 90% of children live, access to mental health care is often severely limited.

PANS and PANDAS are severe forms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that appear suddenly (acute onset) in young children, accompanied by other confusing and distressing symptoms. Learn more about acute-onset OCD: childmind.org/topics/ocd-r...

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In this week's newsletter, we explore the benefits of helping kids who show early signs of bipolar disorder before they’re in crisis. #bipolar #mentalhealth #mania

At a time of rapid change, young people face a myriad of pressures, from loneliness and bullying to the influence of social media and artificial intelligence. How are these factors reshaping their views on mental health? And what about their parents? #mentalhealthresearch #mentalhealth

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Parenting is a demanding job, and taking care of yourself is essential. Our Self-Care Month tips cover: • practical advice for self-care • preventing burnout • parenting support groups • mindful parenting • anxiety and being kind to yourself • video resources, parent training programs, and more

Our latest newsletter explores how parents can support kids through important family conversations and transitions. Read it here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-ta...

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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