Children's Mental Health Week
May 2-8, 2004

Related Topics

Depression and Suicide in Children and Adolescents
This chapter from the U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health discusses the theories and risk factors associated with depression in children and adolescents. Also describes other related mental health conditions, as well as causes and treatment strategies.

Glossary of Terms: Child and Adolescent Mental Health
This glossary, organized alphabetically, provides definitions for terms that are frequently used when discussing the mental health needs of children and adolescents.

How Families Can Help Children Cope with Fear and Anxiety
This publication provides tips to help parents keep lines of communication open with their children and alerts parents and other caregivers to common signs of fear and anxiety.

Your Child's Mental Health: 12 Questions Every Parent Should Ask
This list of questions is designed to help parents identify signs of potential mental health problems in their children. Includes a list of additional resources related to children's mental health.

Your Child's Mental Health: Building Self-esteem in Children
This article discusses the essential role of parents in helping children build self-esteem, which is an important indicator of good mental health.