We're the leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children experiencing mental health and learning disorders.
USA
Joined January 2011
- Tweets23.3K
- Following5.2K
- Followers36.5K
- Likes5.1K
ADHD in girls is often called a hidden disorder. Most girls with ADHD have the inattentive type, so they may struggle to focus without being disruptive. That means many are diagnosed late or not at all. Here's what to watch for. childmind.org/article/how-to…
Educators, please join us on Tuesday, November 10, as we partner with the New York State Association of Independent Schools (@NYSAIS) for a full day of professional development discussing the latest behavioral research. Learn more and register:
Most kids don't want to go to school sometimes. School refusal is different. It involves intense anxiety and a lot of effort to avoid school. Here's how to recognize it and how to help your child get back in the classroom. childmind.org/article/when-k…
Dr. Harold Koplewicz is a finalist at the 2026 @AnthemAwards!
One of the nation’s leading child and adolescent psychiatrists, Dr. Koplewicz is known as an innovator in the field a strong advocate for child mental health.
As the founding president and medical director of the Child Mind Institute, his leadership continues to advance care, research, and resources for children and families dealing with mental health and learning disorders.
Public voting for the Anthem Community Voice Awards is open through October 29. Help us celebrate his impact by casting your vote. 💙🔗
Parenting a tween takes trial and error. Keeping communication open during these years is well worth the effort. Here are 10 tips to help. childmind.org/article/10-tip…
Nearly 1 in 3 teens (29%) say they use AI as a source of connection or support, and those teens had a higher rate of screening positive for depression (44% vs. 25%). Our report, Building Bridges: Teen Loneliness and Connection, also looks at where else 1,000 teens feel connected and how that relates to loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Read the full report here:
The Thriving Kids Podcast is a finalist at the 2026 @anthemawards, and we'd love your support.
Each Thriving Kids Podcast episode shares evidence-based insights from leading experts to help families better understand children's mental health, learning disorders, and the challenges young people face today. We're honored to see that work recognized among more than 2,500 submissions from around the world.
Public voting for the Anthem Community Voice Awards is now open through October 29. If you've found value in the podcast, please consider casting your vote. 💙🔗
We're honored to share that the Child Mind Institute has been named a finalist in three categories at the 2026 Anthem Awards, which celebrate purpose-driven work making a meaningful impact around the world.
Recognized among more than 2,500 submissions, these nominations highlight the impact of our leadership, programming, and research:
🗳 Dr. Harold Koplewicz - Pioneering Leader in Children's Mental Health
🗳 Thriving Kids Podcast
🗳 Youth Mental Health in a Changing World (2025 Annual Report)
Public voting is now open through October 29 for the Anthem Community Voice Awards. If our work has informed, supported, or inspired you, we'd be grateful for your vote.
Thank you to the @anthemawards for this recognition and to our community for helping us advance mental health care, education, and support for children and families.
Submit your votes:
OCD can affect children in ways that aren't always visible. Intrusive thoughts, fears, and rituals can interfere with daily life, school, friendships, and family routines.
This OCD Awareness Week, we're sharing information to help families better understand OCD and related disorders, recognize when a child may need support, and learn about evidence-based treatment.
Explore our resources on OCD and related disorders to understand what OCD is, recognize symptoms, and learn strategies for treatment and support:
Far more children need mental health support than the current system can reach. How do we redesign care so it works for every child?
Join us virtually on December 3 for our 16th annual On the Shoulders of Giants Scientific Symposium. Honoring Peter Szatmari, MD, and his influential research, the event will examine how more personalized care, community-based supports, and emerging technologies could help more children get effective help.
A roundtable led by Mark Ghaly, MD, MPH, will then consider how these insights can be put into practice without compromising quality.
Registration is free.
CME and CE credits are available to eligible registered participants.
Our 2X match ends at midnight tonight. Will you give $5 or more now?
Mental health care can change the trajectory of a child's whole life. The need is urgent, and our kids can't wait.
When you give now, you help children around the world get the mental health care and resources they need. 💚
This World Mental Health Day, the theme is "Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change." In that spirit, we're sharing what teens told us about connection. We asked 1,000 teens ages 14-17 where they feel most connected. Family came out on top, and online connection ranked lowest. Read the full report below:
