Resources for Supporting Children’s Mental Health

Explore expert-approved articles and books for managing child and teen anxiety, emotional regulation, depression, self-esteem issues, and social development. These tools can provide valuable insights to support the well-being of children and adolescents outside of therapy sessions.

Call Center for Support and Crisis Intervention:

• Suicide and Crisis Line: 988
• Maryland Crisis (800) 422-0009
• Frederick County Mental Health Association (24 hr line): Call 211 or go to www.fcmha.org

Recommended Articles:

• “How to Work Well With Your Child’s Therapist” by J.J. Attaway, Child Mind
• “So You Want to Talk to Your Child’s Teen Therapist- 9 Reasons to Protect Your Child’s Confidentiality With Their Teen Therapist” by L. Goldstein, MCCC

Recommended Books:

• “The Highly Sensitive Child” by E. Aron, Ph.D.
• “Breaking Free of Child Anxiety & OCD” by E. Lebowitz, Ph.D.
• “How to be Yourself- Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety” by E. Hendriksen, Ph.D.  
• “Depression: A Teen’s Guide to Survive & Thrive” by J. Toner, Ph.D. & C. Freeland, Ph.D.
• “The Incredible Years- A Trouble Shooting Guide for Parents of Children 3-8 Years” by C. Webster- Stratton, Ph.D.

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