Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Resources

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Here are some tips from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and our team at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to help with these important conversations.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) how to eat a well-balanced diet that may decrease inflammation and promote overall health.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers information about the clear liquid diet and suggestions for a variety of liquids to try. 

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) describes an elimination diet trial and offers tips to prepare if your team has recommended it for your child.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discusses constipation and offers tips for a well-balanced diet that can improve symptoms.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discusses reflux and offers tips for a well-balanced diet that can improve symptoms.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers information about gastroparesis and suggestions for dietary changes to improve its symptoms.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers recipes for dairy-free smoothie recipes to support nutritional needs.

The following healthy smoothie recipes from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) will help patients reach their nutrition goals.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides information about added sugar and offers tips for lowering the amount in your diet.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) gives tips to improve mind-body connection and digestion through practicing mindfulness at mealtimes.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discusses prebiotics and how to add them to your diet to support digestion and immune health.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discusses probiotics and how to add them to your diet to support digestion and immune health.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides information about how a well-rounded, anti-inflammatory diet can support brain health.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers information about broth, its possible benefits and recipes.

La dieta antiinflamatoria (AI, por sus siglas en inglés) se basa en dos patrones tradicionales de alimentación saludable que proceden de las culturas asiática y mediterránea. Se cree que el patrón combinado es una de las formas más saludables de alimentación.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers recipes for grain salads and suggestions for creating your own.

This resource from the Academy of Pediatric Integrative Medicine gives food suggestions for patients following the Anti-Inflammatory Diet.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) describes acupressure, its benefits and how it can be used as part of a treatment plan to relieve a variety of symptoms.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) describes different techniques for providing therapeutic touch for your child.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) describes how hypnosis can be used as part of a treatment plan for issues like pain, anxiety and other medical conditions.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provides information about energy therapy, its benefits and what to expect during and after treatment.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia offers guidance for choosing a safe lotion or oil to massage your baby.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers information about massage therapy and how they can be used as part of a treatment plan to support relaxation and healing.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides information about therapeutic breathwork, its benefits and what to expect during and after treatment.

The following resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides information about aromatherapy, its benefits and what to expect during and after treatment.

The following resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides information about practicing yoga to improve sleep.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides information about using acupressure to improve sleep. 

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides information about practicing breathwork to improve sleep.

The following resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides information about practicing guided meditation to improve sleep.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides information about using massage to improve sleep. 

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) describes how to perform different types of mindful breathing patterns to promote relaxation.

Learn how to meditate, with a focus on loving kindness, with this resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Learn how to practice progressive muscle relaxation to relieve stress with this resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) describes how to perform different yoga poses to promote calmness and relaxation.

Here’s what to expect when you come in for your next appointment at a Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Care Network location.

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Children-Who-Cant-Pay-Attention-Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder-006.aspx

The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry provides information about ADHD and treatment approaches.

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Childrens-Sleep-Problems-034.aspx

Find information about what causes sleep problems in children and what you can do to help your child.

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Talking-To-Kids-About-Mental-Illnesses-084.aspx

Find information about how parents can speak to their children about mental illness.

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Teenagers-With-Eating-Disorders-002.aspx

Provides information about the signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa and bulimia and the importance of early identification and treatment.

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/The-Anxious-Child-047.aspx

Learn about anxiety in children, including causes, symptoms and treatment.

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/The-Depressed-Child-4.aspx

Learn about the signs of depression in children and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

https://www.theoptimisminstitute.com/

http://www.nami.org/

Provides information about mental health and support resources for families, teens and young adults. It has affiliates in every state and in many local communities.

https://dbhids.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/New20Children27s20Crisis20Response20Center20Flyer20-2020FINAL201-5-2018.pdf

Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services provides resources to help children and families access the support they need during a behavioral health crisis. Review this notice for information.

Teaching children with ADHD can be challenging at times. These strategies for educators have been found to successfully improve behavioral and academic functioning of children with ADHD.

Newspapers and social media feeds are full of stories about the current mental health crisis, especially how it is affecting children and youth.

Primary care providers are an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to identifying mental health challenges a child may be facing, especially earlier in the course of a condition.

Are you a young person feeling like you need help for a mental health concern, but are uncertain how to approach the adults in your life to ask for help?

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. People can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. The service is free.

http://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/docs/practice_parameters/suicidal_behavior_practice_parameter.pdf

Provides a brief overview of the importance of risk and protective factors as they relate to suicide and offers guidance about how communities can best use them to decrease suicide risk.

https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/pdf/vs-0618-suicide-H.pdf

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center provides a fact sheet about youth suicide based on findings from a pilot for the National Violent Death Reporting System.

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/FFF-Guide-Home.aspx

AACAP's Facts for Families provide concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers and their families.

http://www.childanxiety.net/

It provides thorough, user-friendly information about child anxiety and information about seeking professional help.

http://www.add.org/

 ADDA's mission is to help people with ADHD lead happier, more successful lives through education, research and public advocacy. It focuses especially on the needs of adults and young adults with ADHD.

https://www.youthsuicideresearch.org/blog/teens-mental-health-and-parenting-in-the-midst-of-covid-19blog/youthresearchorg

Rhonda C. Boyd, Ph.D., discussed the COVID-19 pandemic that requires us to spend more time together in our homes and has disrupted our routines.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml

NIMH is the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders

Las terapias de energía son tratamientos de toques terapéuticos en las que los proveedores utilizan las manos para apoyar la curación y el bienestar al equilibrar el sistema energético de su hijo.

La aromaterapia utiliza aceites provenientes de raíces, hojas, semillas o flores de ciertas plantas para ayudar a mejorar el estado de ánimo de una persona o hacer que se sienta mejor.