You might be noticing your child is struggling in new ways, or that old problems are getting worse. But what can you do right now to help your child with their mental health? We’ve curated a collection of resources that you can try at home and organizations that we know can help. We use our Facebook to share some of these resources. We invite you to visit www.HandholdMA.org to
• Explore Resource
s: find tools and strategies that have worked for other families to help you and your child improve their behavioral health from home.
• Find Help: our top picks for community organizations and government resources to help find the right behavioral health help for your child.
• Learn More: Is your kid just being a kid, or is their behavior something to worry about? Learn about signs to look for and get suggestions on what to do next. DISCLAIMER: Please note that this is not a therapy site nor does it offer direct therapeutic service of any kind. Please do not post any personal information in the comments. This is a PUBLIC page and all settings are PUBLIC - unlike your Personal pages where you can control who reads posts by changing Settings. This is an educational site only and is not designed as a forum for provision of clinical care. By voluntarily following this page, your name and Facebook profile will be visible to others. If you have questions about your child’s mental health, please consult directly with your physician or other treatment provider. If you or your child are currently experiencing a crisis please call emergency services or go to your nearest hospital or emergency room. Posts and private messages are not monitored for individuals seeking assistance on an urgent basis. Please keep the conversation civil and on topic. DMH reserves the discretion to remove comments that:
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