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An independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need to thrive. At the Child Mind Institute, we advance children’s mental health through compassionate and uncompromising clinical care, a revolutionary approach to the science of the developing brain, and wide-reaching public education and community programs. Please note SUBSCRIBER HUB PAYMENTS ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

College is exciting, but it’s also stressful. For some kids, so many changes and new responsibilities all at once can tr...
01/14/2026

College is exciting, but it’s also stressful. For some kids, so many changes and new responsibilities all at once can trigger depression. The lack of structure and support also makes college an especially difficult time for kids to cope with depression.

Read more:
https://childmind.org/article/helping-college-kids-with-depression/

01/13/2026

Having open lines of communication with your teen can make all the difference in critical moments. Are you listening and validating their experiences?

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We know exercising is good for us. It helps us stay healthy, feel better and have fun. But for kids with ADHD, exercisin...
01/10/2026

We know exercising is good for us. It helps us stay healthy, feel better and have fun. But for kids with ADHD, exercising can also help manage their symptoms. Studies show that as little as half an hour a day of exercise can help kids — especially younger ones — focus (and feel) better.

Read the full article here:

https://childmind.org/article/adhd-and-exercise/

Anxiety in kids isn’t always obvious. Learn the common signs and what they can look like day to day.
01/08/2026

Anxiety in kids isn’t always obvious. Learn the common signs and what they can look like day to day.

01/07/2026

If your relationship with your teen feels strained, try curiosity instead of control.

Name what you’re noticing. Ask if they feel it too. Share that you want things to be different. When you drop the nagging and get curious, real conversations can start.

Comment “Podcast” below and we’ll DM you a link to listen, watch and subscribe.

01/07/2026

When your teen says “leave me alone,” connection doesn’t mean pushing harder.

It means letting them know you’re still there. You’re planting seeds. You’re staying on their side, even when they’re angry, shutting down, or slamming doors. That quiet consistency matters.

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A new article explores emerging research that questions the idea of autism as a single spectrum, suggesting instead tha...
01/07/2026

A new article explores emerging research that questions the idea of autism as a single spectrum, suggesting instead that autistic experiences may reflect multiple distinct profiles shaped by different traits, biology, and development.

The piece features Adriana Di Martino, MD, Research Director of the Autism Center at Child Mind Institute, who discusses why recognising this diversity matters — not to label or rank people, but to support earlier understanding, more personalised care, and respect for individual strengths. As she notes, many autistic people see autism as a source of strength.

Read the full article:
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2509117-what-if-the-idea-of-the-autism-spectrum-is-completely-wrong/

Nonverbal learning disability (NVLD) is a long-recognized but unofficial diagnosis for children who have difficulty with...
01/06/2026

Nonverbal learning disability (NVLD) is a long-recognized but unofficial diagnosis for children who have difficulty with what’s called visual-spatial processing — skills the brain uses to interpret visual information, whether you’re doing a puzzle, reading a diagram, or catching a ball. Now it’s being reframed as developmental visual-spatial disorder (DVSD) to clarify what the core deficit is and reduce confusion over the name.

Read the full article here:
https://childmind.org/article/nvld-developmental-visual-spatial-disorder-dsvd/

The ADHD Summer Program at the Child Mind Institute is a four-week summer program for children ages 5-10 with ADHD. Chil...
01/04/2026

The ADHD Summer Program at the Child Mind Institute is a four-week summer program for children ages 5-10 with ADHD. Children participating in this program will receive a high level of support and counselor expertise as they work on developing positive peer relationships, improving emotional regulation, and more.

We also offer proven, evidence-based support during the school year through our ADHD & Behavior After-School Program.

Register for our upcoming open house or submit an interest form below:

https://childmind.org/care/programs/adhd-summer-program/

✨ Final reminder: Today is your last chance to give before our 2X match expires! Whatever you're able to give goes twice...
01/01/2026

✨ Final reminder: Today is your last chance to give before our 2X match expires! Whatever you're able to give goes twice as far: $5 becomes $10, $10 becomes $20, and $25 becomes $50 to protect children's mental health. Will you take two minutes to give at the link below before midnight tonight?

https://childmind.org/?form=YEA2025

Many more boys than girls are diagnosed on the autism spectrum: more than four boys for every autistic girl, according t...
12/31/2025

Many more boys than girls are diagnosed on the autism spectrum: more than four boys for every autistic girl, according to the latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control. Researchers point to genetic differences. But clinicians and researchers have also come to realize that many “higher functioning” autistic girls are simply missed because they don’t fit the stereotypes or their symptoms are misinterpreted as something else. They may be better at hiding the signs, at least when they’re young.

Read more:
https://childmind.org/article/autistic-girls-overlooked-undiagnosed-autism/

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Of the 74.5 million children in the United States, an estimated 17.1 million have or have had a mental health disorder — more than the number of children with cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined. Half of all mental illness occurs before the age of 14, and 75 percent by the age of 24.

In spite of the magnitude of the problem, lack of awareness and entrenched stigma keep the majority of these young people from getting help. Children and adolescents struggling with these disorders are at risk for academic failure, substance abuse and a clash with the juvenile justice system — all of which come at a tremendous cost to them, their families and the community.

We are driven to create a brighter future for our children, and we make three commitments:

1. Give these children access to the best, most effective treatments when and where they need it most