Child Mind Institute
@childmindinstitute.bsky.social
Independent nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children & families struggling with mental health & learning disorders.
Join us on Dec. 9 for our 15th annual On the Shoulders of Giants Scientific Symposium as we bring together leading experts from clinical research, epidemiology, and community-based care to examine groundbreaking advances that are transforming how we predict and prevent suicide.
November 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Join us on Dec. 9 for our 15th annual On the Shoulders of Giants Scientific Symposium as we bring together leading experts from clinical research, epidemiology, and community-based care to examine groundbreaking advances that are transforming how we predict and prevent suicide.
We’re excited to share our 2025 list of the best kids’ books about mental health!
#books #bestbooks #booksforkids
#books #bestbooks #booksforkids
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We’re excited to share our 2025 list of the best kids’ books about mental health!
#books #bestbooks #booksforkids
#books #bestbooks #booksforkids
Last Tuesday, the Child Mind Institute hosted our 2025 Child Advocacy Award Dinner — an evening that brought together nearly 1,000 guests to raise funds that will advance the Child Mind Institute’s efforts to reach children and communities on a local, national, and global scale.
November 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Last Tuesday, the Child Mind Institute hosted our 2025 Child Advocacy Award Dinner — an evening that brought together nearly 1,000 guests to raise funds that will advance the Child Mind Institute’s efforts to reach children and communities on a local, national, and global scale.
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Making the Holidays Less Stressful for You and Your Kids
The holidays can feel like a marathon for parents — full of...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Launched in 2023, the Youth Mental Health Academy has introduced more than 2,000 students to mental health education, mentorship, and career pathways with the aim of building a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
#MentalHealthCareers #Mentorship #Education
#MentalHealthCareers #Mentorship #Education
Addressing Critical Workforce Shortages in Youth Mental Health: Implementation of a Multi-Component Career Development Program
With rising prevalence of mental disorders, especially among underserved and under-resourced youth, mental health workforce shortages are evident acro…
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November 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Launched in 2023, the Youth Mental Health Academy has introduced more than 2,000 students to mental health education, mentorship, and career pathways with the aim of building a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
#MentalHealthCareers #Mentorship #Education
#MentalHealthCareers #Mentorship #Education
National Go Hiking Day is Nov 17th, and though it is getting colder in most of the US, spending time outside is still beneficial for kids and adults — most of the studies agree that kids who play outside are smarter, happier, more attentive, and less anxious than kids who spend more time indoors.
November 17, 2025 at 11:27 PM
National Go Hiking Day is Nov 17th, and though it is getting colder in most of the US, spending time outside is still beneficial for kids and adults — most of the studies agree that kids who play outside are smarter, happier, more attentive, and less anxious than kids who spend more time indoors.
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Your Questions about Talking to Kids About Sex, Consent, and Safety, Answered
Parents sent in smart, honest questions about how to keep conversations...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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We’re excited to announce that spots for our new ADHD and Behavior After-School Program are now available!
#ADHD #Afterschool #NYC
#ADHD #Afterschool #NYC
November 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM
We’re excited to announce that spots for our new ADHD and Behavior After-School Program are now available!
#ADHD #Afterschool #NYC
#ADHD #Afterschool #NYC
A new study led by Amy Margolis, PhD, of The Ohio State University — in collaboration with researchers at the Child Mind Institute — may help to improve diagnostic criteria for NVLD and guide more individualized approaches to care for children and families.
#NVLD #research #learningdisorders
#NVLD #research #learningdisorders
November 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
A new study led by Amy Margolis, PhD, of The Ohio State University — in collaboration with researchers at the Child Mind Institute — may help to improve diagnostic criteria for NVLD and guide more individualized approaches to care for children and families.
#NVLD #research #learningdisorders
#NVLD #research #learningdisorders
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How (and When) to Talk to Your Kids About Sex, Consent, and Safety
Talking to kids about sex, consent, and safety can feel intimidating —...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Childhood anxiety often goes undetected, and that can have a long-term impact. Kids often keep their worries hidden or express them in ways that are hard to read.
November 4, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Childhood anxiety often goes undetected, and that can have a long-term impact. Kids often keep their worries hidden or express them in ways that are hard to read.
How can parents make sure their kids are able to enjoy Halloween? Here are a few tips for a sensory-friendly holiday.
October 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
How can parents make sure their kids are able to enjoy Halloween? Here are a few tips for a sensory-friendly holiday.
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Your Questions About Building a Healthy Parent-Teen Relationship, Answered
In this Q&A edition of the Thriving Kids Podcast, Dr. Dave Anderson...
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October 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Parents of kids with ADHD often hear that certain foods make ADHD symptoms worse, or even cause ADHD symptoms themselves. Some try cutting out things like sugar or artificial additives from their kids’ diets.
October 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Parents of kids with ADHD often hear that certain foods make ADHD symptoms worse, or even cause ADHD symptoms themselves. Some try cutting out things like sugar or artificial additives from their kids’ diets.
Halloween can feel overwhelming for a lot of children, especially those with mental health or behavioral challenges.
#Halloween
#Halloween
October 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Halloween can feel overwhelming for a lot of children, especially those with mental health or behavioral challenges.
#Halloween
#Halloween
We’re partnering with Dell Technologies, Nvidia, and Brain Canada to find new ways to advance research while protecting patient privacy.
#AI #Technology #MentalHealthResearch
#AI #Technology #MentalHealthResearch
October 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
We’re partnering with Dell Technologies, Nvidia, and Brain Canada to find new ways to advance research while protecting patient privacy.
#AI #Technology #MentalHealthResearch
#AI #Technology #MentalHealthResearch
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Staying Connected With Your Teen
Adolescence can feel intense, confusing, and sometimes overwhelming for...
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October 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Teens can learn a lot from social media, as they are happy to inform us.
But social media sources — some accurate, some not — can also lead them to conclude that they have ADHD, autism, borderline personality disorder, or another mental health diagnosis.
#socialmedia #mentalhealth
But social media sources — some accurate, some not — can also lead them to conclude that they have ADHD, autism, borderline personality disorder, or another mental health diagnosis.
#socialmedia #mentalhealth
October 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Teens can learn a lot from social media, as they are happy to inform us.
But social media sources — some accurate, some not — can also lead them to conclude that they have ADHD, autism, borderline personality disorder, or another mental health diagnosis.
#socialmedia #mentalhealth
But social media sources — some accurate, some not — can also lead them to conclude that they have ADHD, autism, borderline personality disorder, or another mental health diagnosis.
#socialmedia #mentalhealth
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Your Questions About Children and Sleep, Answered
In this Q&A edition of the Thriving Kids Podcast, Dr. Dave Anderson...
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October 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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How much healthier — and stronger — could our world be if we scaled effective brain health interventions?
October 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
How much healthier — and stronger — could our world be if we scaled effective brain health interventions?
The silent mental health crisis is affecting millions of children and youth around the world. In low- and middle-income countries, where 90% of children live, access to mental health care is often severely limited.
October 10, 2025 at 10:42 PM
The silent mental health crisis is affecting millions of children and youth around the world. In low- and middle-income countries, where 90% of children live, access to mental health care is often severely limited.
PANS and PANDAS are severe forms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that appear suddenly (acute onset) in young children, accompanied by other confusing and distressing symptoms.
Learn more about acute-onset OCD:
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Learn more about acute-onset OCD:
childmind.org/topics/ocd-r...
October 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
PANS and PANDAS are severe forms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that appear suddenly (acute onset) in young children, accompanied by other confusing and distressing symptoms.
Learn more about acute-onset OCD:
childmind.org/topics/ocd-r...
Learn more about acute-onset OCD:
childmind.org/topics/ocd-r...
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Helping Kids Build Healthy Habits for Better Sleep
Building healthy sleep habits is one of the most important and sometimes...
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October 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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In this week's newsletter, we explore the benefits of helping kids who show early signs of bipolar disorder before they’re in crisis.
#bipolar #mentalhealth #mania
#bipolar #mentalhealth #mania
October 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
In this week's newsletter, we explore the benefits of helping kids who show early signs of bipolar disorder before they’re in crisis.
#bipolar #mentalhealth #mania
#bipolar #mentalhealth #mania
At a time of rapid change, young people face a myriad of pressures, from loneliness and bullying to the influence of social media and artificial intelligence. How are these factors reshaping their views on mental health? And what about their parents?
#mentalhealthresearch #mentalhealth
#mentalhealthresearch #mentalhealth
October 2, 2025 at 10:33 PM
At a time of rapid change, young people face a myriad of pressures, from loneliness and bullying to the influence of social media and artificial intelligence. How are these factors reshaping their views on mental health? And what about their parents?
#mentalhealthresearch #mentalhealth
#mentalhealthresearch #mentalhealth