• Child and Adolescent Mental Health(National Institute of Mental Health)

• Some Teens More Prone to Depression from Bullying(01/15/2009, Reuters Health)
• Online Discrimination Common, Hurtful to Teens(01/14/2009, Reuters Health)
• Depression May Underlie "Transmission" of Poverty(01/07/2009, Reuters Health)
• More News on Teen Mental Health

• Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation(American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)

  Also available in Spanish

• Teen Mental Health Problems: What Are the Warning Signs(Center for Mental Health Services)

• 11 Questions to Ask Before Psychiatric Hospitalization of Your Child or Adolescent(American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)

  Also available in Spanish

• Antidepressants for Children: Explore the Pros and Cons(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Continuum of Care for Children and Adolescents(American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)

  Also available in Spanish

• Going to a Therapist(Nemours Foundation)
• How Can I Stop Cutting?(Nemours Foundation)
• Mental Health Provider Degrees and Certifications(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Psychiatric Medications for Children and Adolescents Part III: Questions to Ask(American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)

  Also available in Spanish

• Psychotherapies for Children and Adolescents(American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)

  Also available in Spanish

• Questions and Answers on Antidepressant Use in Children, Adolescents, and Adults(Center for Drug Evaluation and Research)

• Coping with Cliques(Nemours Foundation)
• Dealing with a Health Condition(Nemours Foundation)

  Also available in Spanish

• Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Parents Can Do(National Institute of Mental Health)
• Helping Your Children Navigate Their Teenage Years: A Guide for Parents(White House Council on Youth Violence)

• Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event(National Child Traumatic Stress Network) - Links to PDF
• Anxiety Disorders(Nemours Foundation)
• Bipolar Disorder(Nemours Foundation)
• Body Image and Self-Esteem(Nemours Foundation)

  Also available in Spanish

• Cutting(Nemours Foundation)

  Also available in Spanish

• Depression(Nemours Foundation)

  Also available in Spanish

• Fears and Phobias(Nemours Foundation)
• Let’s Talk Facts about Teen Suicide(American Psychiatric Association) - Links to PDF

  Also available in Spanish

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder(Nemours Foundation)
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder(Nemours Foundation)
• Seasonal Affective Disorder(Nemours Foundation)

  Also available in Spanish

• Social Phobia(Nemours Foundation)

  Also available in Spanish

• Trichotillomania(Nemours Foundation)
• Understanding Child Traumatic Stress(National Child Traumatic Stress Network)

  Also available in Spanish

• BAM! Guide to Getting Along(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Common Questions about Child and Teen Mental Health(American Psychiatric Association)
• Homesickness(Nemours Foundation)
• How Can I Deal with My Anger(Nemours Foundation)

  Also available in Spanish

• How Can I Help a Friend Who Cuts?(Nemours Foundation)

  Also available in Spanish

• Partnering with Your Child's School: A Guide for Parents(HSC Foundation) - Links to PDF

  Also available in Spanish

• Peer Pressure(Nemours Foundation)

  Also available in Spanish

• Talking to Kids about Mental Illnesses(American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)

  Also available in Spanish

• When Your Child Needs Substance Abuse Treatment(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
• Why Am I in Such a Bad Mood?(Nemours Foundation)

  Also available in Spanish

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Teen Mental Health(National Institutes of Health)

• Anxious and Depressed Teens and Adults: Same Version of Mood Gene, Different Brain Reactions(National Institute of Mental Health)
• Clues to Role of Brain Development as Risk for Mental Disorders May Also Lead to Better Treatments(National Institute of Mental Health)
• Depression Relapse Less Likely among Teens Who Receive CBT After Medication Therapy(National Institute of Mental Health)

References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)

• Article: Psychosocial and familial functioning of children from polygynous and monogamous...
• Article: Effects of social development intervention in childhood 15 years later.
• Article: Mental health among children with special health care needs in...
• Teen Mental Health -- see more articles
• Teen mental health problems -- see more articles

• Glossary of Symptoms & Mental Illnesses Affecting Teenagers(American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
• Glossary of Terms: Child and Adolescent Mental Health(Center for Mental Health Services)

• Mental Health Services Locator(Center for Mental Health Services)

• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Center for Mental Health Services
• KidsHealth(Nemours Foundation)
• Mental Health America
• National Institute of Mental Health

• NCHS Survey Measures Catalog: Child and Adolescent Mental Health(National Center for Health Statistics)
• Use of Mental Health Services in the Past 12 Months by Children Aged 4-17 Years: 2005-2006(National Center for Health Statistics)
• What a Difference a Friend Makes: Social Acceptance Is Key to Mental Health Recovery(Center for Mental Health Services)

• Guy's Guide to Body Image(Nemours Foundation)

  Also available in Spanish