The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers specialized resources and support for kids, teens, and young adults navigating mental health challenges. Through education, advocacy, and peer support, NAMI empowers young people and their families to better understand mental health, access care, and build resilience, fostering a brighter future for youth.
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The number of youths reporting poor mental health is increasing. This can have a serious impact on their life—affecting their schooling, grades, decision-making, and overall health. Mental health problems often coincide with other health or behavioral risks, including substance use—which can lead to a substance use disorder.
This is why early intervention is important. It’s important to have the tools and resources to know about child development to ensure you understand the milestones your child should be reaching—and what to do if you ever become concerned. Acting early on any concerns ensures that your child will receive the necessary resources to have a wonderful life—in the event they have a developmental or intellectual disability, for example. Mental illness also affects our youth now more than ever. Recognizing those signs and intervening before adulthood better prepares them to deal with the typical challenges experienced in adulthood.
It is important for healthy behaviors, habits, and resources to be established and utilized in adolescence so that these behaviors and habits carry over into adulthood. It is important for youth to develop good mental health and have access to resources and services that can have a positive impact on their future.
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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders and a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the largest biomedical research agency in the world under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). NIMH provides shareable resources on child and adolescent mental health to raise awareness, educate, and support young people and their families in understanding and addressing mental health challenges.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) provides resources and programs to support kids’ mental health and well-being. Through safe, inclusive environments and trained staff, BGCA helps young people build resilience, develop coping skills, and foster emotional wellness, empowering them to thrive academically, socially, and personally.
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) offers resources to support the behavioral health and well-being of teens and young adults. Focusing on mental health, substance use prevention, and emotional resilience, ACF provides tools and programs to help young people navigate challenges and build healthy, successful futures.
The JED Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the emotional health and preventing suicide among teens and young adults. Through education, advocacy, and community programs, JED equips young people with the tools and support needed to navigate mental health challenges, build resilience, and thrive in school, work, and life.
ACT for Youth provides a comprehensive collection of resources focused on adolescent mental health. The platform offers research-based information, tools, and programs to support young people’s emotional well-being and resilience, empowering professionals, parents, and communities to address mental health challenges effectively.
The Early Psychosis Care (EPC) program in Missouri offers resources and support for individuals experiencing early signs of psychosis. Through education, specialized care, and community programs, EPC helps individuals and their families understand and manage symptoms, promoting recovery and improved quality of life.