New Flyers in 5 Languages Address Mental Health for Children and Teens
November 3, 2021
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”
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?
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?
How can I make my home safer for my child with a mental health problem?