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Self-Care for K-12 Educators

Trauma-Informed Resources

Mental Health and School Aged Children

  • Data and Statistics on Children’s Mental Health: Facts on mental health, mental disorders, and treatments for children from the CDC
  • Mental Health Facts-Children & Teens: Infographic of mental health facts on children and  youth from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
  • Children and Mental Health: Is This Just a Stage?: This fact sheet presents information on children’s mental health including assessing behavior, when to seek help, first steps for parents, treatment options, and factors to consider when choosing a mental health professional. It also provides guidance on how to work with a child’s school, a list of resources, and information about clinical trials. From the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
  • Mental illness in Children: Know the Signs: A guide to warning signs of mental illness in children and common childhood disorders from the Mayo Clinic.