For Providers: Mental Health Resources
The knowledge, recommendations, and guidance you share with families can create an important pivot point in a child’s life.
As a provider, you want the children and families in your care to flourish and thrive.
When you’re concerned about a child’s mental or behavioral health—or when a parent or guardian has shared their concerns—you may find yourself serving as the “gatekeeper” that can offer support and point parents and caregivers toward resources and, possibly, to mental health providers.
Whether you’re an educator, health provider, faith leader, or serving families and children in any other role, the knowledge, recommendations, and guidance you share with families can create an important pivot point in a child’s life. You can set a positive tone that can help lessen the all-too-common stigma and shame associated with getting mental health care. Here are resources to help you help families.
Resource page compiled by The American Psychological Association.
Using Your Words
A coloring page helping children explore words for big feelings.
Episode 5 - Ask an Expert: Switching It Up
In episode five of this six-part series, explore strategies to support families in building flexibility and navigating transitions.
Episode 6 - Ask an Expert: Learn Along the Way
In this final episode, explore the importance of staying curious and maintaining a positive mindset surrounding digital well-being.
Noticing and Choosing
Learn about the three steps Elmo takes to transition away from screen time.
Mindful Choices: Using Digital Media with Awareness and Intention
Learn how to make mindful media choices for your family and yourself!
Talk About It– Rosa & Rosita
Watch this video to learn how Rosita and her mom, Rosa, use media as a tool to connect with one another.
Soothing Without Screens
An article about working through big feelings and tough transitions without a screen.
