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An independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need to thrive. At the Child Mind Institute, we advance children’s mental health through compassionate and uncompromising clinical care, a revolutionary approach to the science of the developing brain, and wide-reaching public education and community programs. Please note SUBSCRIBER HUB PAYMENTS ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

As we welcome the more relaxed days of summer, all that unstructured time creates new worry for parents. Will the kids e...
06/16/2026

As we welcome the more relaxed days of summer, all that unstructured time creates new worry for parents. Will the kids expect to log a lot more hours playing Minecraft or going down a TikTok rabbit hole? And will the household turn into a war zone over screen time?

To make sure that doesn’t happen, it’s important to step back and assess your approach to your kids’ tech use. It’s useful for families to think of a few basic principles when planning a summer screen time strategy.

Most summer camps weren't built for kids who need more structure, support, and consistency. Our ADHD Summer Program was ...
06/15/2026

Most summer camps weren't built for kids who need more structure, support, and consistency. Our ADHD Summer Program was designed to fill the gap and provide a space for neurodivergent children ages 5–10 who struggle to feel successful in traditional camp settings. With a 1:1 counselor-to-child ratio, real-time coaching, and a highly structured environment, kids build the social, emotional, and self-regulation skills that carry into the school year — and beyond.

📅 July 6–31 | New York City | Ages 5–10

Financial aid is available for families who qualify. Check the comments for the link.

06/12/2026

“We don’t exist in this life to just get through it.” ’s message for every young person — and truthfully, for all of us. 🎙️ Full episode with host is available now. Comment “PODCAST” for the link. 🔗

You know your child better than anyone — and that's exactly why these programs put you at the center.We offer two eviden...
06/10/2026

You know your child better than anyone — and that's exactly why these programs put you at the center.

We offer two evidence-based, parent-supported programs for families of autistic children:

→ PEERS® for Preschooler Parents (ages 4–6): learn how to coach your child through playdates, friendships, and everyday social moments

→ Autism Behavior Support for Parents / RUBI (ages 7–12): build practical strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and create more positive daily routines

Spots are limited. Click the links in the comments to learn more and reserve your place today.

06/08/2026

Social media gets a bad reputation — and some of that is deserved. But for LGBTQ teens, disabled young people, and others who may not have community nearby, online spaces can be a lifeline.

In this episode of Thriving Kids Podcast, host Dr. Dave Anderson sits down with psychologist and AAKOMA Project founder Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble to talk about how we can support young people's mental health without leaving them behind in the spaces where they're already finding connection.

🎧 Watch or listen here:
https://childmind.org/resources/podcast/

06/08/2026

Vinicius Gaby MD, reflects on an inspiring week of conversations, collaboration, and connection centered around the future of youth mental health.

We’re grateful to SXSW London for creating space for global dialogue across health, technology, culture, and innovation, and especially thankful to our partners at Wellcome Trust come for their collaboration and shared commitment to advancing youth mental health worldwide.

From AI and digital wellbeing to resilience, prevention, and systems change, one message remained clear: advancing youth mental health takes partnership, shared learning, and continued investment in young people and communities around the world.

Thank you to everyone who joined a session, visited our Youth Mental Health Hub, or connected with our team last week. We’re leaving energized by the conversations ahead.

Founding support for the SNF Global Center at the Child Mind Institute is provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) as part of its Global Health Initiative (GHI).

06/03/2026

Looking back at Day 2 of SXSW London at our panel "AI Is Already Shaping Childhood. Who Is Shaping AI? Balancing Innovation, Evidence, and Safety in Youth Mental Health". Julia Gillard, Chair of Wellcome Trust and Former PM of Australia, and Giovanni Salum, SVP for Global Programs at the Child Mind Institute share their thoughts around AI in mental health care and how the tool can supplement human connection, especially during a shortage of mental healthcare providers, but never replace it.

06/03/2026

We're taking you behind the scenes at our Youth Mental Health Hub at SXSW London in partnership with Wellcome Trust!

The more we know about what helps — and harms — LGBTQ+ youth, the better we can support them. We must look at both the r...
06/02/2026

The more we know about what helps — and harms — LGBTQ+ youth, the better we can support them. We must look at both the risk factors — things that increase the likelihood that an LGBTQ+ kid will develop serious mental health problems — and the protective factors, or things that reduce that risk.

If a young person has a lot of risk factors and hardly any protective factors, they are particularly vulnerable. On the other hand, if they have a fair number of risk factors but a lot of protective factors, they may be less vulnerable.

For resources on supporting LGBTQ+ youth:
https://childmind.org/topics/gender-sexuality/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pride_month_2026

We kicked off day 1 of SXSW London with honest conversation about kids, mental health, and the digital world they're gro...
06/02/2026

We kicked off day 1 of SXSW London with honest conversation about kids, mental health, and the digital world they're growing up in our panel Beyond the Average: Understanding Vulnerability in the Digital Childhood Era.

Thank you to our brilliant speakers:
🎙️ Michael Milham — Chief Science
Officer, Child Mind Institute
🎙️ Catherine Sebastian — Head of Evidence for Mental Health, Wellcome Trust
🎙️ John Pickavance — IRL Trial
Manager, Born In Bradford
🎙️ Gary Wilson — Director of Research, The Huo Family Foundation
🎙️ Moderated by Georgia Turner, University of Cambridge.

Follow along for more updates from SXSW London.

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