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The leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families experiencing mental health and learning disorders through excellence in science, education, and care. At the Child Mind Institute, we advance children’s mental health through compassionate and uncompromising clinical care, a revolutionary approach to the science of the developing brain, and wide-reaching public education and community programs. Please note SUBSCRIBER HUB PAYMENTS ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

Big feelings can feel difficult to manage.At the Child Mind Institute, our DBT programs help children, teens, and young ...
09/12/2026

Big feelings can feel difficult to manage.

At the Child Mind Institute, our DBT programs help children, teens, and young adults (ages 6–25) build real skills for handling intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, and tough moments — before they spiral. Every program blends individual therapy, skills training, parent coaching, and 24-hour phone support, so families never have to navigate the hard days alone.

We offer groups tailored to every age and stage, from young children just learning to name their emotions to young adults navigating life on their own. Each starts with a diagnostic evaluation to make sure DBT is the right fit.

https://childmind.org/care/programs/dialectical-behavior-therapy/

When children struggle with attention, organization, or sensory processing challenges, the right supports can make schoo...
09/08/2026

When children struggle with attention, organization, or sensory processing challenges, the right supports can make school feel more manageable. Child Mind Institute's School Success Kits offer practical strategies families can use to help children stay organized, focused, comfortable, and confident at school.

Every child is different. Finding the supports that work for your child can help set them up for a more successful school year.

For more back-to-school resources like this one, check the comments.

A major settlement involving Meta has brought renewed attention to the ongoing debate over social media and youth mental...
09/03/2026

A major settlement involving Meta has brought renewed attention to the ongoing debate over social media and youth mental health. The agreement includes new safeguards for teen users and follows years of questions about whether certain platform features encourage excessive use among young people.

While research continues to evolve, psychologists, pediatricians, and child development specialists generally agree that social media's effects are complex. For many kids, these platforms offer meaningful opportunities for connection and self-expression. They may also contribute to challenges related to sleep, self-esteem, anxiety, or social comparison.

The challenge is understanding how to preserve their benefits while reducing potential harms.

For a link to our resources with guidance on helping children build healthy digital habits and balance online and offline life, check the comments.

When a young person is struggling, feeling alone, hopeless, or like they don't belong, it can have a serious impact on t...
09/01/2026

When a young person is struggling, feeling alone, hopeless, or like they don't belong, it can have a serious impact on their mental health. Some children openly express that they're in pain, while others may keep their feelings hidden from family and friends.

Parents sometimes worry that asking about su***de could put the idea in a child's head, but mental health research emphasizes that the opposite is true. Talking openly about su***de and taking a child's feelings seriously helps them feel safer, understood, and supported. For some children, that conversation can be lifesaving.

It's also important to remember that comments about wanting to die, feeling like a burden, or not belonging should never be dismissed. If a child mentions thoughts of death or su***de, take them seriously and create space for a calm, compassionate conversation.

Some warning signs can include withdrawing from friends and family, mood changes, changes in sleep or eating habits, reckless behavior, or talking about feeling trapped or hopeless. Recognizing these signs early can help families get support when it's needed most.

If you or someone you know needs immediate help, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

For more educational resources on su***de and self-harm, check the comments for the link.

Nearly 70% of teens are living with a sleep debt — which is more damaging than just "feeling tired".Chronic sleep depriv...
08/31/2026

Nearly 70% of teens are living with a sleep debt — which is more damaging than just "feeling tired".

Chronic sleep deprivation is linked to a higher risk of injury, trouble self-regulating emotions and impulses, more risky behavior, worse mood, and it can even trigger or worsen mental illness in teens who are already vulnerable to it.

Swipe through for what the research (and teens themselves) have to say — then save this to revisit and share it with a parent or teen who needs to see it.

Article link in the comments.

Our School Refusal Parent Training & Coaching gives caregivers a personalized plan to help their child return to school ...
08/28/2026

Our School Refusal Parent Training & Coaching gives caregivers a personalized plan to help their child return to school with confidence — built with your child's school. Available virtually or in-person in NYC, ages 6–18.

Learn more about this training through the Child Mind Institute — link in the comments.

Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is a pattern seen most often in autistic kids, where even simple, everyday asks — pu...
08/24/2026

Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is a pattern seen most often in autistic kids, where even simple, everyday asks — putting on shoes, sitting down for dinner, starting homework — can trigger extreme resistance. Not because a kid can't do the task, but because the demand itself feels overwhelming.

This article breaks down what PDA looks like, what's actually driving it, why confrontation tends to backfire, and how to find what motivates a child to open the door to real progress.

Article link in the comments.

Last call to vote!Voting for SXSW & SXSW EDU closes on August 23, and every vote helps make sure conversations about kid...
08/23/2026

Last call to vote!

Voting for SXSW & SXSW EDU closes on August 23, and every vote helps make sure conversations about kids’ and teens’ mental health get the platform they deserve.

Head to our story highlight now to vote - it’ll only take a minute. 🗳️

⭐ Time is almost up ⭐The Child Mind Institute's mental health and learning evaluations are just one way we help families...
08/21/2026

⭐ Time is almost up ⭐

The Child Mind Institute's mental health and learning evaluations are just one way we help families catch and address challenges early on. Early detection can change a child's trajectory not just in school, but in life.

We are still short of our 100 donor goal to help us reach more kids this school year. Will you donate by August 24 at midnight to support children's mental health? 🚌🍎

https://childmind.donorsupport.co/page/bts-26/?utm_source=Source&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=2026-bts-campaign

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