Child Mind Institute
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We're an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children affected by mental health disorders.
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Joined January 2011
We’re excited to announce that spots for our new ADHD and Behavior After-School Program are now available!
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Join us Dec 9 for our On the Shoulders of Giants Scientific Symposium as Dr. @mk_nock and his protégés discuss the future of suicide prevention and the innovative approaches using smartphones, wearable devices, and AI, transforming how we prevent youth suicide and self-harm.
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What if there were no more mass shootings... What if there were a cure...
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For years, families have struggled with inconsistent definitions and a lack of effective support for nonverbal learning disability (NVLD). While NVLD is estimated to affect 3–4 percent of North American youth, it remains an unofficial diagnosis.
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Our annual Child Advocacy Award Dinner will take place on Tuesday, November 18. Hosted by Orlando Bloom, this year’s event will honor Adam Smith, Partner and Co-Head of Credit and Markets at @KKR_Co , and KKR for their steadfast leadership and commitment to advancing children’s
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How to detect anxiety in kids and how anxiety can be treated:
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Learn why childhood anxiety is hard to detect. Child Mind Institute helps you identify symptoms of anxiety disorders and know the most effective treatments.
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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.
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I have been working on this on the side as a hobby project. It is a Pixel Art "Resident Evil" type game taking place inside and around a pharma corporation (MediTech Pharma). The story is quite grim and the farther you go the darker it gets, even grotesque. It is about the
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We’re proud to partner with @Bloomingdales again this holiday season for their limited-edition Bloomingdale's x Burberry Little Brown Bear and Little Big Bear, available now through December 31, in stores and online. For every purchase, Bloomingdale’s will donate $5–$10 to
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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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Teenagers live up to expectations — and down to them. In our newest episode of the Thriving Kids Podcast, Lisa Damour, PhD joins Dr. Dave Anderson to talk about why adolescence is both chaotic and extraordinary, and how showing teens respect can change everything.
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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. In some cases, they say taking kids off sugar appears to help make them
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Last week, the inaugural SALA Dinner Summit was hosted in New York City - a series of intimate, themed gatherings bringing together leaders from faith, philanthropy, storytelling, and beyond to bridge perspectives and spark new ideas. @DrKoplewicz, founding president of the
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The move from high school to college is exciting — and a big adjustment. For students with mental health or learning challenges, that shift can bring extra stress as they take on new responsibilities and independence.
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Here are some tips for parents whose children aren’t the happiest trick-or-treaters: https://t.co/nTE55Uvn9k
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How to make Halloween enjoyable for all kids, including kids with anxiety and autism, while celebrating creativity
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For many kids Halloween is a fun, sugar-fueled holiday that inspires creativity and a little bit of mischief. But Halloween can feel overwhelming for a lot of children, especially those with mental health or behavioral challenges.
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In this week's newsletter, we talk about what to do when teens self-diagnose after watching TikTok videos on mental health topics:
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How to respond when your kid thinks they have a mental health disorder Teens can learn a lot from social media, as they are happy to inform us, from how to make cake in the microwave to tips for...
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