Lake County's Voice On Mental Illness
Children’s Mental Health
NAMI Kids, Adolescents and Young Adults
"Research shows that 1 in 6 youth/adolescents will experience a mental health condition in any given time. Additionally, 50% of all lifetime mental health conditions begin before the age of 14 and 75% start before the age of 24. However, identifying warning signs or symptoms and seeking treatment early can make a difference in reducing the impact of a mental health condition."
https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults/Kids
NAMI Basics for Parents is online on demand
NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents and others who provide care for children and youth (22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. The course is offered free of charge.
Find an in-person NAMI Basics class nearest to you. If a local class isn’t available, contact your NAMI Affiliate or register for the award-winning NAMI Basics OnDemand course.
A Spanish-language version of the program, Bases y Fundamentos de NAMI, is available at some affiliates.
Kids with Disabilities Yellow Pages
The Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities has many different resources organized by state – government programs, grassroots organizations, parent support groups, evaluators, educational consultants, academic tutors, advocates, attorneys, and others who help parents get services for their children.
Other Resources for Children and Adolescents
Information on Children's Mental Health
http://www.kidsmentalhealth.org/
American Academy of Adolescent & Child Psychiatry Resource Centers for depression, anxiety disorders, disaster and trauma, and substance use
NAMI – Information and resources for Kids, Teens and Young Adults in need of mental health support