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CMHS: Glossary of Children's Mental Health Terms
This glossary contains terms used frequently when dealing with the mental health needs of children.
Publication Number: CA-0005
CMHS: The Myth of the Bad Parent
Being a parent isn't easy, and all parents are bound to make some mistakes. However, believing that a child's behavior problem is always the result of bad parenting is like believing poor grades are always the result of an ineffective teacher. Even the best teachers have students who get poor grades, and even the best parents can have a child with a behavior problem.
Publication Number: CA-0035
CMHS: Teen Mental Health Problems: What Are the Warning Signs?
The teen years can be tough for both parent and child. Adolescents are under stress to be liked, do well in school, get along with their family, and make important life decisions. Most of these pressures are unavoidable, and worrying about them is natural. But if your teen is feeling extremely sad, hopeless, or worthless, these could be warning signs of a mental health problem.
Publication Number: CA-0023
CMHS: The Myth of the Bad Kid
We all have memories of the "bad kid" in our class—the child who was always in trouble and often alone. We tend to blame this kind of behavior on a lack of discipline or a bad home. We say the child was spoiled, abused, or "just trying to get attention." But these labels are often misguided. Many of these children suffer from serious emotional problems that are not their own fault or the fault of their caregivers.
Publication Number: CA-0021
CMHS: Learning From Your Child's Teacher
You know how your child behaves at home, but do you really know what he or she is like at school? Now is a good time to find out if your child is ready to learn. A child's mental health is an important factor in his or her ability to do well in school.
Publication Number: CA-0031
NIMH: Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters
Helping young people avoid or overcome emotional problems in the wake of violence or disaster is one of the most important challenges a parent, teacher, or mental health professional can face.
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