This website was developed to help parents and caregivers understand their child's mental health issues. We have expanded the site to offer videos and training for early care and education providers and pediatric providers. The website offers both local and national resources as well as links to publications, facts and figures and frequently asked questions.
Please note that the material presented is not an attempt to practice medicine or give specific medical advice, including, without limitation, advice concerning the topic of mental health. We are not a referral source and we cannot recommend specific providers. Please read our Disclaimer.
Please note that the material presented is not an attempt to practice medicine or give specific medical advice, including, without limitation, advice concerning the topic of mental health. We are not a referral source and we cannot recommend specific providers. Please read our Disclaimer.
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The Child Health and Development Institute is a catalyst for improving the health, mental health and early care systems for children in Connecticut. To learn more about CHDI please visit our parent website at www.chdi.org. We developed www.kidsmentalhealthinfo.com to help parents and caregivers understand more about their child's mental health issues.
Parents and caregivers are often the first to notice or think that their child might need help. Mental health, also referred to as emotional or behavioral health, should be considered in the same way as other health issues in your child's life. In this section, we provide some general information that parents and caregivers can use to help navigate the sometimes confusing and complex world of child mental health.
It is sometimes difficult to know if and when your child needs professional help. Probably the most important guideline is that if you are concerned as a parent or caregiver, the best place to start is with your child. Parents and caregivers usually know their children better than anyone else. You know if your child is displaying an unusual emotional state or behavior.
It is a good idea not to worry alone. Your pediatrician is often a good place to start. Your pediatrician can help you decide if you need more help. You may be reassured to know that some of your concerns are typical issues for your child's developmental age and phase. In some cases, your pediatrician might recommend a further consultation or refer you to a qualified child mental health professional.
Parents and caregivers often say that it is very helpful to speak with other parents who have some of the same concerns with their child. In Connecticut, there are many types of supports and advocacy groups staffed by other parents involved in the mental health system that can provide you with a range of services to help you make your way through the mental health system.
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