Our children’s mental health is just as important as their physical health. Did you know that 50% of all lifetime mental health conditions begin before the age 14? While many can be treated, nearly half of adolescents with mental health issues do not receive mental health care services. It is important to our children’s overall health and well-being that they get the mental health support they need.
Integral Care and NAMI Central Texas created a toolkit for the community to support children’s mental health year-round. We hope these tools help you have conversation with your children around mental health and build strong, healthy minds. Let’s give our children’s mental health the attention it deserves every day. Recovery from a mental health issue is possible.
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Understanding Children’s Mental Health | Activities
Family Support Tips & Resources
To successfully support a loved one and stay healthy, family members benefit from their own dedicated support and education plan.
Children’s Therapy 101
Therapy can help your children with stress, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, severe mental illness and more.
Activities
Family Friendly Activities to Care for Your Mental Health
Find tips and ideas for caring for your mental health – and the mental health of the whole family!
Mental Health Care Resources for Children & Families
Find a comprehensive list of support groups, hotlines and community services.