Resources About Children

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – This link has information on various mental health topics: http://www.aacap.org/cs/resource.centers and the Facts for Families link below has 96 pamphlets on mental health topics especially written for families.   http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/facts_for_families_keyword_alphabetical

Centre of Knowledge on Healthy Child Development – The Centre of Knowledge on Healthy Child Development provides up-to-date information based on the best scientific research currently available.  Topics include ADHD, bipolar disorder, ODD, CD, Anger, Bullying, Anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders and childhood obesity.
http://www.knowledge.offordcentre.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=13&Itemid=29

Children’s Mental Health Ontario – Describes some of the more common mental health disorders affecting children and youth and you can click on a disorder to learn more.
http://www.kidsmentalhealth.ca/parents/signs_disorders.php

Teen Mental Health – This website has mental health resources for teens and their families, for educators and for health professionals.
http://teenmentalhealth.org/index.php/understanding/

Zero to Three - This is a national, nonprofit organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers. Their mission is to promote the health and development of infants and toddlers.    http://www.zerotothree.org/