National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Information on trauma types, treatment, services, policy, and other resources.
SAMHSA: Caring For Every Child's Mental Health
"SAMHSA's "Caring for Every Child's Mental Health" public awareness effort was created in 1994 with the mission to increase awareness around children's mental health. The "Caring for Every Child's Mental Health" team works to support SAMHSA-funded sites through the strategic use of social marketing and communications strategies. The overarching purpose of the team is to stimulate support for a comprehensive system of care approach to children's mental health services."
SAMHSA: Resources for Families of Children and Those Working with Families
The Bipolar Child: A Day in the Life
Brief article that outlines a typical day in the life of a bipolar child or adolescent.
NAMI: Teenage Suicide
Information on teenage suicide including basic facts, statistics, warning signs and other resources for further information and support.
http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Teenage_Suicide.htm
NIMH: Child & Adolescent Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health information on child and adolescent mental health, which includes brochures, published studies, statistics and links to assist in finding treatment.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health/index.shtml
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
NICHCY is a national information center that provides information on disabilities and disability related issues, focusing on children and youth, birth to age 22.
NICHCY's 2012 Publications Catalog which includes all available publications and order form.
The Storm In My Brain: Kids and Mood Disorders
Brochure for children, adolescents, and their families on depression and bipolar disorder.
The Use of Medication in Treating Childhood and Adolescent Depression: Information for Patients and Families
Article on use of medication in treating children with depression and bipolar disorder.
Iris the Dragon
Website devoted to the Iris the Dragon children's book series. These books help address the topic of mental health with children.
NAMI Child & Adolescent Action Center
Project of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill that focuses on improving the lives of children and adolescents with serious mental illness and their families. Includes research, services locations, federal/state policy & legislation, and more.
Parentbooks
Website containing lists of books to assist parents with children who have mental illnesses or other challenges.
The Child Anxiety Network
Provides comprehensive information and resources for children's anxiety disorders, as well as advice for parents. Sponsored by Psychzone, Inc.