Welcome to The Parenting Place. This
section provides information and guidance to parents regarding
various concerns we face with our children. Some of these concerns
are related to the typical pressures of family
life, some of the problems are due to serious
mental health disorders suffered by our children. We are
just now building this section on our site, and encourage you to
bookmark this page so that you can come back frequently to check
what's new!
Many children and families are
affected by mental health problems. It is estimated that:
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One in five children and adolescents may have a
mental health problem.
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At least 1 in 10, or as many as 6 million young
people, may have a serious emotional disturbance. (Center for Mental Health Services, CMHS)
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An estimated two-thirds of all young people with
mental health problems are not getting the help they need. (Center for Mental Health Services, CMHS)
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Parenting
Resources - recommended books and other media.
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Instant Stress Relief for Teens
by Terrence Mooney, Ph.D.
Written for Teens and Tweens by co-director of KPA, Dr. Terrence Mooney for stress management
skills for teens, their parents, familiy members, counselors and advisors who want to help
teenagers reduce stress and How to succeed in life!
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The American Psychological Association has an
informative site written for the public that deals with many of the
concerns faced by individuals today- regarding ourselves, our
children, getting along in with others in this complex society,
etc.
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Parents can find useful resources and products
(books & children's games) at the Childswork/Childsplay site, all geared towards
helping children deal with the various challenges and problems they
face.
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The Anxiety
Disorders Association of America provides a great deal of
information for the public. Check out these sections:
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The National Institute of Health provides information
regarding various mental health issues for the public ( in English
and also informacion en espanol). Check out their pages on anxiety disorders, depression,
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia,
and other mental health disorders.
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Don't forget to check out our own section on
mental health
problems - we at Karner have helped thousands of children and
their families to lead happier, healthier lives over the past 20+
years!
