New Flyers in 5 Languages Address Mental Health for Children and Teens

Three leading U.S. pediatric health organizations declared a state of emergency in youth mental health on October 19, 2021. We want to take this opportunity to share several new flyers from Seattle Children’s intended to help families find a qualified and available mental health counselor for their child. We encourage our provider partners in the community to share them with patients and families.

FLYER 1 (long version, 1 page): “Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens: 4 Important Things to Know About Our Service”

• English
• Russian
• Somali
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

FLYER 2 (short version, 1 page): “Washington’s Mental Health Service for Children and Teens”(English Only)

Seattle Children’s has extensive resources for mental health care on our online mental health hub, including:

Might my child have a mental health problem?

• What to Watch for and How to Help
• Symptom Checker
• Mental Health Warning Signs

Common mental health problems and resources

Read more about the following by clicking here and scrolling down about one-third of the webpage:

• ADHD
• Autism spectrum disorders
• Depression
• Bipolar disorders
• Eating disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Oppositional defiant disorder

How do I get care for my child?

• Choosing a Mental Health Provider (PDF)
• Choosing a Mental Health Provider – Spanish (PDF)
• Seattle Children’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine: When to Choose Us
• Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens

How can I support my child with emotion/behavior issues?

• Parenting Tool: Emotion Coaching (PDF)
• Parenting Tool: Validation (PDF)
• Parenting Tool: Understanding Behavior Problems (PDF)
• Hotlines for Youth (PDF)
• Hotlines for Youth – Spanish (PDF)
• Parenting Tool: Strategies for Managing Problem Behaviors (PDF)
• Booklist and Resources for Managing Disruptive Behaviors (PDF)
• Web Resources for Families of Children and Adolescents With Emotional and Behavioral Needs (PDF)

How can I learn to recognize when my child is upset, why and what helps them cope?

• The Escalation Cycle (PDF)
• How to Use Coping Cards (PDF)
• Coping Cards (PDF)

How can I make my home safer for my child with a mental health problem?

• Teens, Depression and Firearms
• Safe Medicine Storage and Disposal to Prevent Misuse
• Video: Preventing Youth Suicide (Video, 4:50)
• Class: Youth Mental Health First Aid
• Home Safety Strategies (PDF)
• Video: Safe Medicine Storage and Disposal (:30)