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Children’s Mental Health Staff Contribute to University Publication
Glenace Edwall, Director of the Children’s Mental Health Division, & Catherine Wright, Early Childhood Mental Health Program Coordinator, authored pieces in the newest issue of Healthy Generations, a publication of the Center for Leadership Education in Maternal and Child Public Health at the University of Minnesota. The winter 2009-2010 issue of Healthy Generations focuses on the mental health of children from birth to age 5. www.epi.umn.edu/mch/assets/downloads/HGWINTER10.pdf
NORTH DAKOTA SUPPORT
How you can Help Family Voices of North Dakota
One in every five households in North Dakota has a child with special health care needs. Many of these families are left to find answers on their own, have difficulty locating resources, or have not spoken to other families of a child with the same diagnosis. Your support is needed to meet the increasing demand for help from families living with disabilities and chronic health illnesses. The need for services and support is rapidly increasing. You can help! Please go to the following website to see what you can do www.fvnd.org/how_you_can_help.
Family Voices of North Dakota Parent to Parent Program
If you are a family who wants to be matched with another parent for emotional and information support, or are a family who wants to become a veteran or mentor family please call FVND at 888-522-9654. Register to become a mentor parent today at www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Y9MC5paUZCkj5_2b4y6_2fTNEQ_3d_3d.
FVND Blog and Bulletin Board
Join the Family Voices of North Dakota Blog and/or Bulletin Boards. Go to the FVND website at www.fvnd.org.
Family Support Organizations Launch Portal
ND FamNet is a rural health network with targeted outcomes in collaboration, training, system navigation, leadership and sustainability to strengthen its capacity to help rural families of children with special health care needs or disabilities. The portal can be found at www.ndcpd.org/ndfamnet.
AuSome Kids Day Program
A Project of the North Dakota Autism Center. AuSome Kids Day Program has a structured curriculum developed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), developmental delays, and other behavioral issues. With this structured curriculum, behavior modification procedures and/or 1:1 behavioral therapy, their goal is to help these children develop skills to function in everyday living and realize their full potential. Program hours are 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. For more information or to get on their waiting list, call 371-1628 or contact info@ndautismcenter.org. Limited space available.
National Autism Association (NAA) of Central ND
The NAA of Central ND meets every 4th Thursday at Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Bismarck. For questions contact Tricia at 202-8194, Kristie at 426-6998, or email naacentralnd@yahoo.com.
Resources on the ND Dept. of Public Instruction Special Education webpage www.dpi.state.nd.us/speced/resource/curriculum/index.shtm relative to assistive and accessible technologies.
Designer Genes
Do you have a child with Down syndrome? Are you interested in receiving the Designer Genes of North Dakota newsletter? Contact Roxane Romanick at 701-258-7421 or visit their website at www.designergenesnd.com for more information on a support network for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
The Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health will hold parent to parent support group on the second and forth Tuesdays of each month. The group will meet at 7:00 pm at 1104 2 Ave S in Fargo, Ste 333 on the second floor. For further information, call 235-9923 or email debjfederation@yahoo.com. In Bismarck meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month at The Pride Inc. Building, 1200 Missouri Avenue. Contact Becky at 258-1628 or Carlotta at 222-3310.
The Consumer and Family Network
A state-wide organization sponsored by Western Sunrise, Inc., a consumer-driven corporation in Williston, ND. Dedicated to advocating for consumers to be included in decisions made about mental health services; to increasing the number of consumers and family members on mental health planning and policy boards; to creating visibility and understanding on mental health issues and acting as a clearinghouse on public policy issues; to educating legislators and elected officials on the impact their laws and actions have on persons with mental or emotional illness. This network is open to everyone that has a mental disorder or a family member with a mental illness. For more information please contact Viki Scheldrup at 701-572-1852 or scheldrup@nemont.net.
Talk About Curing Autism-TACA
TACA North Dakota will meet the 4th Sunday of every month. Speakers: Jalene Suda, Janice Kern "Emerging Treatments and Interventions in Autism" as experienced by two families; TACA will meet at the Anne Carlsen Center Community Service Office 2860 10 Ave N, Ste 400 Grand Forks from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. For more information pleae visit http://www.meetup.tacanow.org/north-dakota/ or contact
janice_kern@tacanow.org or
jalene_suda@tacanow.org or 701-352-4980 or 701-352-0462. Meets the 4th MONDAY of each month. There will be no meeting in December and January. October discussion will be on IEP’s and 504’s and November discussion will be collaboration of educators and parents.
ND Autism Connection
Meetings are at 7:00 pm on the third Thursday of each month at River of Hope Church, 1996 43 Ave NE, Bismarck, ND 58503. Childcare will be provided. For more information email autismnd@yahoo.com, call 701-425-6151, or visit their website at www.ndautismconnection.org.
Apraxia Support Group
The first meeting of this group will be Thursday, November 13 at 7:00 pm at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library in Meeting Room D. Contact Renae Feist at 701-222-0546 or more information.
Asperger Support Group
The Red River Valley Aspeger Network has support groups the second Saturday of each month at St. Anne & Joachim Catholic Center (the corner of 25 St S and 52 Ave S in Fargo) from 9 am - 10:30 am. For more information on the Red River Valley Asperger Network, please go to www.rrvasperger.org or call 701-205-6570.
Fargo Moorhead Monthly Social
Organized by local parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing and ND School for the Deaf. Socials will be held on Saturdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm at First Lutheran Church in Fargo. If interested contact Linda Ehlers 701-239-7116.
Epilepsy Foundation of MN
Their parent connect group for families of children with epilepsy meets the first Tuesday of each month at Ulteig Engineers ( 3350 38 Ave S in Fargo). For more information please visit www.efmn.org. For more information or to RSVP please contact Sara at sscraper@efmn.org or 701-261-3172.
NORTH DAKOTA RESOURCES
FVND University has 2 online workshops. The first online course is in becoming a mentor support parent to other parents through their ND Parent to Parent Program. The second is Learning to be a Health Advocate. They are very excited about offering online workshops to families and providers. To learn more please visit their website at www.fvnd.myicourse.com.
Parent to Parent Program
To access their referral form go to www.fvnd.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/FVNDReferralREleaseForm.274121644.pdf or call 1-888-522-9654.
Children’s Special Health Services/Specialty Care Program/Clinic Overview
June 2 - Fargo - Down Syndrome Clinic
Mary Ann Smith 701-234-6600 or 800-828-2903
June 3 - Fargo - Cerebral Palsy Clinic
Mary Ann Smith 701-234-6600 or 800-828-2903
June 5 - Fargo - Pediatric Development Assessment
Mary Ann Smith 701-234-6600 or 800-828-2903
June 9 - Fargo - Pediatric Development Assessment
Mary Ann Smith 701-234-6600 or 800-828-2903
June 10 - Fargo - Ped. Neuro. Rehab. Clinic
Mary Ann Smith 701-234-6600 or 800-828-2903
June 11 - Bismarck - Asthma Clinic
Annette Bjornstad 701-530-8520
June 12 - Fargo - Myelodysplasia
Mary Ann Smith 701-234-6600 or 800-828-2903
June 16 - Bismarck - Cystic Fibrosis Clinic
Deb Weiss 701-530-7502 or 800-932-8848
June 19 - Fargo - Muscular Dystrophy Clinic
Mary Ann Smith 701-234-6600 or 800-828-2903
June 22 - Fargo - Diabetes Clinic
Mary Ann Smith 701-234-6600 or 800-828-2903
June 24 - Fargo - Cystic Fibrosis Clinic
Mary Ann Smith 701-234-6600 or 800-828-2903
June 29 - Fargo - Diabetes Clinic
Mary Ann Smith 701-234-6600 or 800-828-2903
Prescription Connections for North Dakota
Need help paying for prescriptions for you and your family? Prescription Connections is a really bright idea. Prescription Connection for North Dakota is a program that connects kids and families with free and low-cost prescription drugs, direct from the drug company. For more information or to sign up for the program, please call 1-888-575-6611 or visit their website at www.rxconnectnd.org.
The KIDS Programs (Early Intervention)
The KIDS Program provides early intervention programs in Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, and Devils Lake. The Fargo KIDS program also has the Region V Right Track program which provides developmental screenings to children under 3 in the southeast region of ND. To find out more about the program visit their website at www.kidsprogramnd.com.
The Division of Medical Genetics
Provides North Dakota with medical genetic and birth defects services. Common reasons for referral to a genetic clinic include children with congenital abnormalities (birth defects), dysmorphic features, chromosomal disorders or inherited conditions. Adults also seen are those who are affected by congenital abnormalities, who are known to carry, or at risk of carrying, a chromosomal rearrangement, or who have a family history of a common condition with a strong genetic component, including familial cancers. Couples are also seen who have had a stillborn baby with congenital abnormalities, or have had recent pregnancy losses. To schedule an appointment, please contact Mary at the Division of Medical Genetics at 701-777-4277.
Shriners
Do you have a child under 18 who needs attention due to burns or orthopedic issues, spinal cord injuries and needs some additional assistance? The El Zagel Shriners would like to assist you. If you are interested please contact Lynn Monge at 701-235-7521. Additionally, each of the 22 Shriners Hospital for Children has an Outreach Manager for promoting the hospital. The Twin City Hospital contact person is Mary Kautto, RN at 612-596-6104 or email
mkautto@shrinenet.org. Shriners also has a program for Cleft Lip and Palate. Please call the Chicago Shriners Hospital at 773-622-5400.
Donated Dental Services
Program provides oral health care to 116 of North Dakota’s most vulnerable individuals during fiscal year 2006. The donated Dental Services Program is a partnership between the North Dakota Department of Health’s Oral Health Program, the North Dakota Dental Association, and the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped. Donated Dental Services is one of the nation’s largest dental health volunteer programs. Individuals who need care can contact the Donated Dental Services Program coordinator at 866-572-9390. For more information about the Donated Dental Services Program, contact Kimberlie Yineman, North Dakota Department of Health, at 701-328-4930 or Joe Cichy, North Dakota Dental Association, at 701-223-8870. Additional information about the Donated Dental Services Program in North Dakota can be found at www.nfdh.org/joomla_nfdh/content/view/75/112/.
Parent Resource Centers
Offers many classes on parenting and parenting issues.
Fargo - Contact Angela Berge, Coord., NDSU Extension Service/Cass County at 701-241-5700 or angela.berge@ndsu.edu. For further information see:
www.ext.nodak.edu/county/cass/cass_files/prc_files/classcalendar.htm.
Minot - Contact Holly Arnold, Coord., at 701-857-6450 or holly.arnold.ndsu.edu. Circle of Parents (a parent support group) meets 2 times per month and Parents Forever (a class for divorcing or separating parents) is offered monthly.
Dickinson - Contact West Dakota Parent and Family Resource Center at 701-456-0007.
Williston - Contact Deb Roel, Coord., at 701-774-6335 or prc@nd.gov.
Grand Forks - Contact Judith Konerza, Coord., at 701-787-4216 or jkonerza@gfschools.org.
Jamestown/Valley City - Contact Amy Tichy, Coord., at 701-845-6652 or 701-845-8528 or amy.j.tichy@ndsu.edu.
Bismarck/Mandan - Contact Kathleen Schmaltz, NDSU Extension Agent/Coord., at 701-667-3342 or kathleen.schmaltz@ndsu.edu. For further information see: www.parentrc@ndsuext.nodak.edu.
Medicaid Buy In Program or Children with Disabilities Program
Press Release providing more details can be found at www.nd.gov/dhs/info/news/2008/02-21-medicaid-buy-in-children-w-disabilities.pdf and Children with Medically Fragile Needs Waiver was approved and the application can be found at www.nd.gov/eforms/Doc/sfn00394.pdf.
ND Caring Program
The ND Caring Program provides health coverage to uninsured children. They have recently raised the federal poverty rate of the family to 200%. The changes will be made soon. Families who are uninsured should call 800-342-4718 for more information or go to the website at www.ndcaring.org. An estimated 11,000 North Dakota children do not receive basic health care. They are from working families who earn too much to qualify for government-funded programs, yet not enough to pay for private insurance.
Experience HealthND Medicaid Health Management Program
Experience HealthND utilizes community based Registered Nurse Care Managers (RNCMs), a 24/7 Nurse Line at 1-866-435-4306, a program website (available July 2008) and information resources to assist select Medicaid recipients with asthma, diabetes, heart failure and COPD in managing their health conditions and accompanying co-morbid conditions. The program is free, confidential and voluntary. Seven registered nurses located throughout the state meet with recipients face to face and by phone to provide care coordination, education, referral and monitoring to increase self-management and adherence to provider treatment plans. Experience HealthND is sponsored by the North Dakota Department of Human Services, Medical Services Division and U.S. Care Management. For more information please call 1-866-435-4306.
Dynamic Needs Center, LLC
Offers a complementary alternative therapy that is new to the region. Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has been found to benefit a variety of medical conditions. For more information call 701-252-1462 or visit their website at
www.dynamicneedscenter.com.
YMCA Teen Enrichment Program
An innovative after school mentorship club dedicated to assisting young teens and young adults with developmental disabilities. This program is a partnership between Missouri Valley Family YMCA and Missouri Slope Area-wide United Way, and Bismarck Public Schools. Held at Horizon Middle School in Bismarck; Ages: 12-17 Dates: After school; school days following public school calendar; hours: after school until 5:30 pm. This program offers personalized attention tailored to the individuals goals and needs. Mentors have experience with disabilities, act as professional role models, and are hand selected. Call Lodee Arnold at 701-255-6122 to register and more information.
Dakota Medical Foundation Lend A Hand Program
An initiative to support and improve efforts to raise funds for individuals and families experiencing a medical crisis who live in Cass and Clay counties. For more information contact Jeana Peinovich, Program Director, at 701-356-2661,
jeanapeinovich@dakmed.org or www.dakmed.org/lendahand/.
The North Dakota Association for the Disabled Inc. (NDAD)
A non-profit founded by concerned citizens for the purpose of assisting people with disabilities within the state, many of who are not eligible for services from other agencies. NDAD provides information, referral and advocacy and financial assistance for durable medical equipment, medications, personal care attendant, home accessibility and out of town medical travel. To learn more contact Jeri at 1-800-532-6323.
Camps for Asthmatic Children in the area served by the American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest
Those closest to North Dakota include: Camp SuperKids and takes place on July 12-17, 2009 @ YMCA Camp Ihduhapi in Loretto, MN and is for children with asthma that are between the ages of 8-13. Camper cost is $495 for the week. Camp We No Wheeze North takes place on August 2-5, 2009 at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finland, MN and is for children with asthma that are between and ages 9 and 14. Camper cost is $175. A brochure and application are available at www.lungmn.org/asthma/camps.cfm.
Anne Carlsen Center week at Elks Camp Grassick
June 28 - July 3, 2009, must be 13 year of age with a disability but must be able to communicate basic wants and needs using verbal speech, a communication device, or basic sign language. May be ambulatory or use a wheelchair, may have only mild allergies, may have only mild behavioral issues. For information contact Theresa Hanson at 1-800-568-5175 ext. 169 or
theresa.hanson@annecenter.org. Registration deadline was May 1, 2009.
NDSU Mentorship Program for Prospective Students with Disabilities
This summer mentorship program intends to encourage and prepare students to pursue a university degree in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) majors at NDSU. The prospective students will be individually mentored by several NDSU staff and faculty members. This summer mentorship program is held in collaboration with personnel of the North Dakota Departments of Human Services and Public Instruction. For more information please contact Sivapalan Gajan, Ph.D., Civil Engineering, NDSU Dept 2470, PO Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108, or 701-231-5648, or s.gajan@ndsu.edu.
STRESS REACTIONS AND COPING TOOLS FOR DISASTER
Disaster affects people in a variety of ways. All of these responses are normal reactions to an abnormal situation, which can persist for weeks after the disaster.
DISASTER REACTIONS
Disaster can affect you physically - changes in appetite and digestive problems, difficulty sleeping, fatigue and lack of energy, headaches and other aches and pains, allergies and sinus problems, and colds and flu.
. . . emotionally - irritability and anger, feeling down or depressed, apathy, suspiciousness, crying for no apparent reason, frustration, feeling powerless over the future, feeling overwhelmed, moodiness, irritability, anxiety about the future, guilt and rejection of others help, and isolation from friends and family.
. . . your children - clinging to parent, reluctance to go to bed, nightmares, enactment of the disaster in play, crying, withdrawal, refusal to leave home, problems at school or child care, and inability to concentrate.
COPING TOOLS FOR MANAGING DISASTER-RELATED STRESS
Rest
Take time to sleep and rest
Take time to relax with family and friends
Taking care of yourself gives you the energy to take care of othersRoutineRoutine is comforting to mind and body, and especially helpful for children
Even with changing circumstances, a routine for meals and rest is importantRelationships
Spend time with others and talk about your feelings
Help others in your community
Ask friends and neighbors how they're doing
Be tolerant of irritabiity and other common reactions to sress
Maintain a friendly attitude; a smile can brighten someone's dayWHEN AND WHERE CAN I GO FOR HELP?
When to seek help: Symptoms are highly debilitating or life-threatening (persistent hopelessness, suicidal thoughts, disorientation, extreme emotional reactions, self-neglect). Symptoms worsen over time or persist at a high level for over a month. Other life circumstances can also intensify stress (loss of a loved one, divorce, financial crisis).
Phone resources: Call FirstLink at 701-235-7335 or 2-1-1 for information, referral or crisis management services. These numbers are free, confidential, 24/7, and also available for supportive listening.
Spirituality resources: Contact your own faith community clergy for guidance.
On-line resources:
www.extension.umn.edu/flood
www.ag.ndsu.edu/disaster/flood.html
www.apahelpcenter.org
Regional Resources
Mental Health and Disaster Issues www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/disasterrelief/pubs.aspx
New Edition of Community Services Locator Released
The Community Services Locator is an online directory for finding services for children and families in the communities in which they live. The locator, produced by the MCH Library, may be used by service providers and families to find available health, mental health, family support, parenting, child care, and other services. Topics include education and special needs, health and wellness, mental health and well-being, family support, parenting, child care and early childhood education, and financial support. A new A-Z Resources and Services Index offers another avenue for navigating the locator and the library's Web site. The locator is available at www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_community.html.
2-1-1
2-1-1 is an easy to remember number that connects people with important community services. This statewide information, referral, and crisis management service is free and operator-serviced 24/7.
www.211.orgFederation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
The Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health is a family-run organization dedicated exclusively to helping children with mental health needs and their families achieve a better quality of life.
Deborah Jendro
1104 2nd Avenue So.
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: 701-235-9923
E-mail: debjfederation@yahoo.com
FirstLink
The mission and vision is to be the first link, linking people and resources, 24 hours a day in Cass County, North Dakota, Clay County, Minnesota and the surrounding area.
24 Hour Hotline: 701-235-7335 (235-SEEK)
Suicide Line: 701-232-4357 (232-HELP)
www.myFirstLink.org
Mental Health America of North Dakota
P.O. Box 4106
Bismarck, ND 58502-4106
Phone: 701-255-3692
1-800-472-2911
Fax: 701-255-2411
E-mail: shelgeland@mhand.org
www.nmha.org
Mental Health America has factsheets on 32 children's mental health disorders and related topics:
Access at www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/children
Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH)
MACMH is a statewide education and advocacy organization recognized by families and professionals as the state’s primary resource for children’s mental health.
165 Western Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-644-7333
1-800-528-4511
Fax: 651-644-7391
www.macmh.org
Minnesota Department of Health
Information, referral and statistics for families of children with special health needs
P.O. Box 64975
St. Paul, MN 55164-0975
Phone: 651-201-5000
888-345-0823 - For Minnesota callers outside the metro area
TTY: 651-201-5797
www.health.state.mn.us Minnesota Department of Human Services
The Minnesota Department of Human Services helps people meet their basic needs by providing or administering health care coverage, economic assistance, and a variety of services for children, people with disabilities and older Minnesotans.
Help Desk: 651-431-2000
TTY/TDD: 1-800-627-3529
www.dhs.state.mn.us National Alliancefor the Mentally Ill (NAMI–MN)
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI-MN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children with mental illness and their families. NAMI-MN offers programs of education, support and advocacy, and supports research efforts. NAMI-MN vigorously promotes the development of community mental health programs and services, improved access to services, increased opportunities for recovery, reduced stigma and discrimination, and increased public understanding of mental illness.
NAMI Minnesota
800 Transfer Road, Suite 31
St. Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 651-645-2948
1-888-NAMI-HELPS
E-Mail: nami-mn@nami.org
www.namimn.org
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI-ND)
The National Alliance on Mental Illness maintains a helpline for information on mental illnesses and referrals to local groups. The local self-help groups have support and advocacy components and offer education and information about community services for families and individuals.
NAMI North Dakota
P.O. Box 3215
Minot, ND 58702-6016
Phone: 701-852-8202
Fax: 701-725-4375
E-mail: naminwnd@min.midco.net Region V Parenting Resource Center
Resources for parents, teachers, and community on a variety of subjects.
1010 2nd Ave. S., Box 2806
Fargo, ND 58108-2806
Phone: 701-241-5700
Fax: 701-241-5935
angela.berge@ndsu.edu
State Protection and Advocacy Agency
Each state has a protection and advocacy agency that receives funding from the Federal Center for Mental Health Services. Agencies are mandated to protect and advocate for the rights of people with mental illnesses and to investigate reports of abuse and neglect in facilities that care for or treat individuals with mental illnesses. These facilities, which may be public or private, include hospitals, nursing homes, community facilities, board and care homes, homeless shelters, jails, and prisons. Agencies provide advocacy services or conduct investigations to address issues that arise during transportation or admission to such facilities, during residency in them, or within 90 days after discharge from them.
Protection and Advocacy Project
400 East Broadway, Suite 409
Wells Fargo Bank Building
Bismarck, ND 58501-4071
Phone: 701-328-2950
800-472-2670 (Statewide)
TDD: 800-366-6888
Fax: 701-328-3934
E-mail: panda@state.nd.us
www.ndpanda.org
Mental Health Related Websites
ADHD/ADD
http://add.miningco.com/
This is a comprehensive site on attention deficit disorder and related conditions. It is hosted by Bob Seay who describes himself as "a K-12 music teacher who also works with the Gifted and Talented Education program in his school district". He was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder at the age of 33.
Alateen
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/alateen.html
Alateen is a program for young people to help them recover from the effects of problem drinking of a family member or friend. This site has links to meeting locations and literature.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/index.htm
This is a very useful series of pamphlets from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Includes a wide range of topics from watching TV to psychiatric medication. Pamphlets include dates of publication (a good feature) and are available in Spanish and French
Cognitive Therapy in Children and Adolescents
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/316/7144/1559
This article is a systematic review of the efficacy of cognitive behavior therapies in childhood and adolescent depressive disorder (from the British Medical Journal, 1998).
Common Health Problems in Children/Adolescents
http://www.vh.org/VCH/CommonProblems/CommonProblems.html
The Virtual Hospital is a digital health sciences library created in 1992 at the University of Iowa to help meet the information needs of health care providers and patients. The goal of the Virtual Hospital digital library is to make the Internet a useful medical reference and health promotion tool for health care providers and patients. The Virtual Hospital digital library contains hundreds of books and brochures for health care providers and patients.
Early Childhood A - Z
http://www.zerotothree.org/ztt_parentAZ.html
A-Z provides information about the development of infants and toddlers. The topics are listed alphabetically and linked with articles or a question and answer format. Practical suggestions are offered for normal tasks such as potty training and for behavioral difficulties such as aggression. There are also resources in Spanish.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
http://ocfoundation.org/
The National Institute of Mental Health maintains this site to provide information about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, and Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia. Includes a well-balanced discussion of the FDA warning about the possible risks of antidepressant medications in young people.
Parenting Advice
This is a series of very brief bits of advice for parents on a variety of topics such as adoption, rebellion, crying, fathering, latchkey kids, etc. from the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry. There is a similar series for adolescents and young adults at http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/child/child00.htm.
Psychology Topics
http://www.apa.org/topics/
This is part of the American Psychological Association's website. It provides useful and current information about emotional problems. Topics include ADHD, children and the media, anxiety, depression, children and school, bullying and violence.
Tourette Syndrome
http://www.tsa-usa.org/
This kid-friendly site includes stories by young people with Tourette Syndrome. It has a brochure about Tourette Syndrome that can be printed and shared with their peers or teachers. The left side lists relevant topics such as “What is Tourette Syndrome”. The medical treatment section includes an article by Barbara Coffey, an expert in tic disorders. There is also a discussion of habit reversal therapy.
Violent Youth
http://nssc1.org/reporter/checklist.htm
This is a checklist of characteristics of youth who have caused school-associated violent deaths, developed by the National School Safety Center (1998).
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