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AACAP offers information on child and adolescent psychiatry, fact sheets for parents and caregivers, AACAP membership, current research, practice guidelines, managed care information, awards and fello... Details >
This is one of a series of fact sheets on the mental, emotional, and behavior disorders that can appear in childhood or adolescence. Autism is one of the mental, emotional, and behavior disorders that... Details >
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services
This booklet defines autism, explains how this devastating childhood disorder is diagnosed, and summarizes current thinking about possible causes. Answers questions about treatment approaches, includi... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health
Also available in: Spanish
This fact sheet defines Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), a neurological disorder that affects a child’s ability to communicate, understand language, play, and relate to others. It offers... Details >
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Education
Caring for a loved one with dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia from conditions such as Alzheimer’s and related diseases have a progressive brain disorder ... Details >
This section addresses child and family emotional well-being and coping. The section links to information on raising emotionally healthy children and coping with common behavioral and mental health co... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
Facts for Families provide concise and up-to-date information on child and adolescent development and issues concerning the behavioral, mental or developmental disorders that may affect them. Topics i... Details >
Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. Find a meeting in your area and who to contact for meetings outside the U.S.... Details >
CHADD chapters provide varying services in more than 225 communities across the country and offer a variety of activities that can truly make a difference in the lives of individuals and families affe... Details >
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
This booklet is designed to help people understand how and why drugs can be used as part of the treatment of mental health problems. It also discusses several psychotherapeutic medicines in the four ... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health