May Mental and Behavioral Health Roundup

Updated Depression (FAST-D) Snapshot for Families

The two-page education handout on depression for caregivers and teens has a new, easier-to-read format. Share this Depression Help for Teens and Caregivers Snapshot with families to help them learn about depression, how to help their child and what teens can do to feel better. Simplified Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese translations are also updated.

Find additional First Approach Skills Training (FAST) Program materials here.

ParentMap Resources to Share With Families

Seattle Children’s continues to partner with ParentMap to provide practical, timely resources for parents and caregivers on topics affecting children’s health and well-being. Please consider sharing the upcoming ParentEd Talk and the newly published article below with families for added support and education:

• The Family Tech Reset: Hope and Help for Rebuilding Connection – ParentEd Talks, sponsored by Seattle Children’s, explore pressing topics parents are navigating today from youth mental health to the impact of technology and more. On Tuesday, May 12, ParentEd Talks features Andrea Davis, educator and founder of Better Screen Time, to discuss choosing the slow-tech path, strengthening family connection and raising confident, well-adjusted kids.
• Recognizing and Responding to Kids’ End-of-School Anxiety – In this article, Dr. Kalina Babeva, codirector of Seattle Children’s Mood and Anxiety Program, shares guidance on recognizing stress and anxiety during the final months of the school year and how families can support kids in building resilience.