This page includes links to other national, state, and local websites that provide educational materials about children's mental health issues.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning:
The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) is focused on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. CSEFEL is a national resource center funded by the Office of Head Start and Child Care Bureau for disseminating research and evidence-based practices to early childhood programs across the country.
 
Bring Change to Mind:
BC2M activates and empowers you to join our fight to end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness. United, we will create and advance innovative approaches and partnerships to start mental health conversations, share resources, and tell stories so everyone can thrive in a stigma-free world.

A Guide to Understanding When a Parent or Caregiver Has a Mental Illness:
Kids may have questions about a parent's mental illness, and it's importance to have a reassuring conversation that provides all the facts. Here are some helpful tips for talking with children and examples of questions they may have. 

SAMHSA Multimedia:
As part of their "Caring for Every Child's Mental Health" Initiative, SAMHSA offers a wide variety of tools and media resources on many different mental health topics.  

SAMHSA Mobile Apps:
SAMHSA offers 3 free mobile apps available for download on iOS and Android devices. Topics include underage drinking prevention, bullying prevention, and emergency behavioral health response. 

Comprehensive Guide to Free Mental Health & Wellness Resources
12 free resources and 8 helpful strategies to support students in boosting their mental health!

KSOC-TV:
KSOC-TV is a web-based technical assistance program from SAMHSA featuring behavioral health experts discussing cutting edge issues in children's mental health. Season 3 of KSOC-TV kicked off on January 9 from the 2016 NBC-4 Health & Fitness Expo in Washington, DC. Click the link above to go to their YouTube Channel and see past videos.If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide – please call the National Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK , that is 1-800-273-8255.

NAMI Southern Nevada
Building better lives for people affected by mental illness since 1979. NAMI Southern Nevada is the local affiliate of NAMI — the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Youth Mental Health in a Digital World
Virtual spaces are everywhere and have become a constant presence, offering social connectedness and the ease of instant communication. But the online world of selfies and social media also brings with it challenging situations that can have a negative impact on youth mental health.

NATIONAL WEBSITES

National Alliance on Mental Illness:
NAMI programs provide classes for parents, caregivers, teachers, and healthcare providers on how to care for someone who is experiencing symptoms of mental illness. Video presentations, links to support groups, and advocacy opportunities are also available. 
 
National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health:
FFCMH has partnered with SAMHSA to provide additional resources for Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. You can see their planned events for this year. 

The State of Mental Health in America Annual Report
Mental Health America (MHA) is the nation’s leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and illness prevention. This report compiles data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia to address questions about how many adults and youth experience mental health or substance use issues, their access to insurance and adequate mental health care, and which states encounter higher barriers to providing such care. 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration:
SAMHSA, under the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is the leading federal agency promoting Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. Visit their website to view events happening around the country and to view their live webcast on May 5th, 2016.
 
Youth.Gov:
Learn how to engage with youth to promote change, implement evidence-based and innovation programs, and locate program funding in your community

SUPPORT GROUPS
 
National Alliance on Mental Illness:
NAMI helps to provide peer-led support groups, information for family members and caregivers of children with mental illness, and a helpline.
 
Mental Health America:
Parents can search for online and local in-person support groups for a variety of conditions.