Young Children’s Mental Health

This article provides information on child development, symptoms and treatment for mental disorders, and treatment options for behavior problems.

Understanding infant mental health is the key to preventing and treating the mental health problems of very young children and their families. This site provides information for families and providers.

This page contains information on stress in childhood, including sources of stress, signs and symptoms, how to help children cope with stress, and signs and symptoms in children.

This provides information regarding children mental health including when to seek help, treatment options, working with the school and other resources.

This page provides information for parents, educators and others who may help a child overcome loss.

This Young Children article highlights the ways early childhood educators can support mental health in infants and toddlers.

This guide is intended for individuals to learn the facts about toxic stress step by step to foster the healthy development of young children.

Getting help for a child’s mental health problems early can help children reduce problems at home, in school, and in forming friendships. The first step to treatment is to talk with your child’s primary care provider, or a mental health specialist, about getting an evaluation. A mental health professional can develop a therapy plan that works best for the child and family.