Helpful Mental Health Resources for Parents & Clinicians

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson is an internationally acclaimed speaker and author. She addresses parents, educators, camp counselors, and clinicians regarding children’s behavior. Her advice focuses on strategies to help them be happier and healthier. Along with Dr. Dan Siegel, Dr. Payne Bryson co-authored the best-sellers The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline.

The APT promotes public understanding and appreciation of play and play therapy. Play therapists receive their credentials from practicing and supporting play therapy with research, education, and training. They advance the psychological development and mental health of all people. Our members sponsor and support programs, services, and activities that promote our organization’s mission. Finally, we recognize, incorporate, and preserve diversity in play and play therapy.

TLC trains professionals and parents with resources that help children and families going through trauma. Anyone can check out their books and activities for victims looking to heal from their traumatic experiences.

The CTA aims to improve the lives of high-risk children by providing services, research, and education. This non-profit organization focuses on “translational neuroscience,” which explores emerging findings about the human brain and child development. Their research explores ways to nurture, protect, educate, and heal children. It has resulted in innovative programs in therapeutic, child protection, and educational systems.

We recommend the CTA Library due to its informative articles on:

• Abuse & Neglect
• Brain Development
• Childhood & Early Child Development
• Trauma & PTSD
• Violence
• Public Health

Find resources about healing, inspiration, and personal growth at the Self Esteem Shop. This organization provides materials that help with challenging issues. Their products include books, posters, games, gifts, multi-media resources, and puppets. The Self Esteem Shop is an excellent source for parents, educators, healthcare professionals, and mental health clinicians.

The KAIMH promotes infant and early childhood mental health by providing educational opportunities to professionals. This association advocates for public policies that advance infants’ and children’s social and emotional development.

As a non-profit organization, Zero to Three delivers resources that ensure favorable early development in babies and toddlers. Parents, professionals, and policymakers can review the latest information in this field.

The Child Welfare Information Gateway shares relevant resources about children’s protection and strengthening familial relationships. They cover the latest topics on prevention and permanency, including child abuse, neglect, foster care, and adoption.

Call a family member of friend. Use people or a social setting to provide distraction.

Text HOME to 741741. Connects you with a real-life human Crisis Counselor.

Call 988 or 1 (800) 273-8255

Call the 24-hour Crisis Line 1 (800) 992-6292.

In case of an emergency, call 911 and/or visit a local 24-hour urgent care.