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Psychosis in Teens

Psychosis is a condition in which a person loses touch with reality. If a teen has psychosis, they might hear or see things that aren’t there.

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Racial Gaps in Early Childhood

The National Center for Children in Poverty commissioned a study, “Racial Gaps in Early Childhood: Socio-emotional Health, Developmental, and Educational Outcomes Among African-American Boys” in 2011. Read their findings at…

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KIDS COUNT Data Center

The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT® is a premier source of data on children, youth and families in the United States. Search their comprehensive database of statistics and indicators…

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Anxiety in Children and Youth

The Child Mind Institute has developed a comprehensive resource library dedicated to identifying, understanding, and helping children and adolescents with anxiety. Learn about the signs of anxiety, find treatment resources,…

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KidsHealth.org

Comprehensive resource site developed by Nemours Children’s Health for parents, youth, and educators on all things related to kids’ physical and behavioral health. Click the button below to visit KidsHealth.org.

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National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is a large clearinghouse of information about health in America. As the nation’s principal…

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Data on Children in Poverty

The National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) collects and analyzes data and publishes a range of reports and tools on child poverty, early childhood mental health, and related issues.…

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America’s Children in Brief: Key National Indicators of Well-Being (2022)

The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics (Forum) fosters collaboration among 23 Federal agencies that produce and use statistics on children and families. The Forum annually updates all…

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Children Without Health Insurance in Connecticut

Nationwide, 4.1% of children under age 18 in the U.S. do not have health insurance coverage. In Connecticut, 3.5% of children (approximately 26,000) did not have health insurance coverage as…

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Substance Use in Children and Teens

Adolescent substance use is very common but can have serious consequences. Learn the signs of youth substance use and what to do if you think your child may have a problem.

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Schizophrenia

Adapted from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP): Schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric illness that causes changes in thinking, feelings, and unusual or strange behavior. It is…

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Panic Disorder

Adapted from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP): Children and adolescents with panic disorder, a type of anxiety disorder, have unexpected and repeated periods of intense fear…

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

All children and adolescents experience stressful events which can affect them both emotionally and physically. Their reactions to stress are usually brief, and with support from friends and family, they can recover without further problems. But some children exposed to stressful, scary, or dangerous events may develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Adapted from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is seen in as many as 1 in 200 children and adolescents. OCD is characterized by recurrent…

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Adapted from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP): Oppositional behavior is a normal part of development for young children and early adolescents. However, openly uncooperative and hostile…

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Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania)

Adapted from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry with additional facts from Cleveland Clinic: It is common for children and adolescents to play with their hair. However, frequent…

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Eating Disorders in Teens

From the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP): In the United States, as many as 1 in 10 young women have an eating disorder. Disordered eating related to…

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Depression in Children and Teens

From the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP): Many children have times when they are sad or down. Occasional sadness is a normal part of growing up. However,…

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Conduct Disorder

From from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: “Conduct disorder” refers to a group of repetitive and persistent behavioral and emotional problems in youngsters. Children and adolescents with…

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Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens

Facts for Families on Bipolar Disorder Adapted from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic depressive illness) is an illness of the brain…

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National Survey of Children’s Health Data

The National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH), an annual survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau and funded by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), supports national efforts…

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10 Basic Steps to Obtaining Special Education Services

This helpful overview from the Center for Parent Information and Resources explains the process by which children are identified as having a disability and in need of special education and…

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Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems

Approaching student mental health with a comprehensive, trauma-informed lens that integrates health promotion, prevention, early intervention, and more intensive treatments leads to better outcomes for schools, students, and communities.

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Separation Anxiety and School Refusal

Adapted from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry’s (AACAP) page on School Refusal: Going to school is usually an enjoyable event for children, but for some, it can…

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Facts About Bullying (AACAP Resource Center)

Adapted from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Bullying Resource Center Page Bullying is repeated aggressive behavior that can present in the form of threats, physical assault,…

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Social and Emotional Strategies to Support Infants

This resource from the Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (CECMHC) is for parents and caregivers and early childhood care providers who work with infants in group settings, such…

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Special Education Resources for Connecticut Families

Information and support related to special education in Connecticut.

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Bedwetting or Enuresis

Facts for Families on Bedwetting or Enuresis Adapted from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) HealthyChildren.org: Although most children are toilet trained between 2 and 4 years of age, some…

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Autism Facts

Facts about Autism, adapted from the National Autism Association and the CDC: What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a bio-neurological developmental disability that generally appears before the age…

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The ADA protects the civil rights of people with disabilities in employment, accessing public services such as education and transportation, and accessing public accommodations such as restaurants, stores, and hotels.…

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Violent Behavior in Children and Adolescents

An overview of the potential causes of violent behavior in children and youth and how parents and caregivers can find help and treatment.

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Suicide in Children and Teens

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 15-24 in the U.S. But depression and suicidal feelings are treatable mental health conditions.

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Self-Injury In Adolescents

Self-injury is the act of deliberately harming body tissue, at times to change a way of feeling.

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Data on Students Served Under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to more than 7.5 million (as of school year…

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National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence (2014)

The U.S. Department of Justice funded a series of three comprehensive national surveys called the National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV) in 2008, 2012, and 2014. The survey…

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Social Determinants of Children’s Mental Health

Learn more about the social determinants of children's behavioral/mental health, defined by the WHO as "Nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes... the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life."

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Social-emotional problems among young children are common

Between 9.5 and 14.2 percent of children between birth and five years old experience social emotional problems that negatively impact their functioning, development and school-readiness. Approximately 9 percent of children…

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Preschool Expulsion Rates Higher than K-12, with significant racial disparities

Multiple studies over the past two decades have found that expulsion rates in public and private preschools nationwide are significantly higher than expulsion rates in K-12 education. According to the…

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The Impact of Neglect on Child Development

Severe neglect appears to be at least as great a threat to child health and development as physical abuse. Learn more about how neglect impacts child development.

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Early Childhood Data Sources – NECTAC

The Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center puts together a list of databases and reports related to Early Childhood statistics and supports state IDEA Part C and Part B, Section 619 programs…

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Children and Mental Health: Is This Just a Stage? (NIMH)

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has a helpful fact sheet for parents, caregivers, and other trusted adults on how to know…

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Intermittant Explosive Disorder

Adapted from the Child Mind Institute: Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is a mental health disorder that can affect children, teenagers, and adults. Children and youth who have IED experience short…