Families with children who have behavioral health challenges often navigate a complicated mix of services, therapies, and educational supports. This process can feel overwhelming, especially when resources are scattered, expensive, or hard to reach. New solutions are essential to ensure families can access timely, quality care that meets their children's specific needs.

The brains of adolescents are constantly growing and their emotions and thought processes are always changing.

Children thrive when routines are predictable and include clear expectations

For children with mental illnesses, having routines can help them feel calm and less anxious. Help your child set up a consistent homework routine to build school confidence.

Having a positive outlook can make all the difference—not just for your child, but for you as well. Here are some tips I’ve found helpful in creating a supportive environment for my little ones, and I hope they will help you, too.

As we embark on a new school year, it’s essential for parents, educators, and communities to focus on supporting students with mental health challenges. Understanding the unique needs of these students can play a crucial role in ensuring their academic and emotional success.

A successful school year is attainable with the right strategies and support. Here are essential tips for helping your child thrive academically and personally.

The new school year can bring an array of emotions from excitement to concerns about returning to school Those who have underlying unresolved mental illness, apprehension can be amplified.

 Licensed PAIRS Trainer, President/CEO at PAIRS Foundation

Seth Eisenberg is the Director of PAIRS Foundation, a leading global provider of relationship skills training for nearly half a century. As a licensed National PAIRS Trainer and author of widely-used relationship skills training curricula, Seth has dedicated over 25 years to advancing the Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills (PAIRS) program.

Taryn Lagonigro, co-founder of Extra Lucky Moms (ELM), has helped to create an inclusive community for parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities, recognizing the unique experiences and joys that come with this journey. ELM is not just about providing resources but fostering a community where parents feel understood, supported, and empowered.

Resilience is the ability to recover from or adapt to adversity, and it is especially important for children facing mental illness. As mental health clinicians, we know that fostering resilience through strong support systems can greatly improve a child's ability to manage their mental health challenges.

Children who experience mental distress tend to be highly attuned to their emotional experience. You might call them the "empaths" of the kid world. They soak in every emotion and expression, from happiness, rage, deep sadness, and fear. They might have more intense emotions and meltdowns that happen on a repeated basis.

To support the wellness of children diagnosed with mental illness, efforts must be made to ensure their physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being over time while also considering financial and environmental resources across various settings.

It's essential to understand that children with mental health challenges are entitled to the same legal protections as any other child. The law recognizes that these individuals may be more vulnerable and, therefore, deserve special consideration and protection.

This featured opinion editorial explores a caregiver’s faith in general and in crisis. We are introduced to faith in action and faith as an overarching support for resilience in the midst of loving one with mental health challenges.

Children feed on the energy of the environment around them. They learn how to manage stress and anxiety from the modeling of the adults who care for them. Having the right strategies, routines, and tools in place can help parents lessen stress and anxiety for the whole family.

Tanya Trevett, M.Ed., Author, Speaker, Peer Parent, and Coach, stands at the forefront of mental health advocacy for families. She helps parents and children learn how to successfully navigate mental health challenges with less stress and more confidence, leading to a pathway of hope and healing.