Programs & Events
Family to Family Education Program
Hand to Hand Education Program
The NAMI Family of Marion & Crawford Counties
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Teachers Links
Advocacy, Education and Support ... NAMI ... the National Organization
Check out their Family to Family Education Program,
Great Fact Sheets and additional links.
Advocacy, Education and Support ... NAMI Ohio ... the State Organization
Check out their family education programs ...
Hand to Hand ... AND ... Family to Family!!!
Amazing ... Fun, safe sites for Kids
Syndicated newspaper columnist, Barbara Feldman's, "Surfing the Net" Site created just for kids and their parents ...
Anxiety Disorders in Children
Listing of various forms of Anxiety Disorders. What parents can do to help their child.
Asperger Syndrome
Parent to Parent site for families experiencing Asperger Syndrome in a loved family member ...
Autism and/or Behavioral Problems Innovative Techniques
Using a color coded system, Pupils are shown stick figures
on Green cards that reinforce positive behaviors; on red cards to discourage inappropriate behaviors. A simple effective program!!!
Bipolar Depression in Teens
This site categorically lists the symptoms of Bipolar Depression in our Young Adults. Additional links are found at this site ...
Bipolar Child
A definitive and reassuring guide to childhood's most misunderstood disorder. Great newsletters and links!
BiPolar Child Individual Education Plan (IEP)
A model IEP ... one that specifically addresses the seasonal variation in mood, energy, attention, motivation and behaviour.
Childhood Depression
This site identifies the symptoms of this childhood onset brain disorder.
Childhood Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
Education of the general public and professional community in regard to
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ...
Childhood Schizophrenia
This disorder is rare in children. However, this site describes the symptoms and early warning signs of childhood onset Schizophrenia.
Childhood/Adolescent Depression ... Use of Medication in Treatment
This newly launched web site includes a fact sheet for families titled
"The Use of Medication in Treating Childhood and Adolescent Depression:
Information for Patients and Families." The fact sheet includes practical
advice for families.
The ParentsMedGuide.org web site also includes a guide for physicians on treating depression in children and adolescents, offering information on treatment alternatives and the latest science and research findings.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Science-based, evidence-based information about AD/HD for parents, educators, the media and the general public.
Depression in Teens
Help in identifying & treating teen depression.
Depression/Columbia University TeenScreen Program
The Columbia University TeenScreen Program is an adolescent mental health and suicide-screening initiative active in 40 states. By helping communities establish programs in schools, doctors’ offices, juvenile justice facilities and other youth organizations, and collaborating with legislators, administrators, and advocates to promote mental health screenings throughout the country, we hope to offer a mental health check-up to every teenager in America.
Depression/Teen Depression & Suicide
Understanding teen depression and its role in teen suicide.
Education/Beyond High School ... Transitioning to College
Comparison of High School classroom expectations with College classroom expectations.
Education/Book ... My Uncle Keith Died
Carol Loehr's book, My Uncle Keith Died, is for families impacted by suicide. The book helps to meet a need that we believe exists for families with children. The book explains how depression can hurt people and how even young people can find help for friends that may be depressed.
Education/Eating Disorders Resource Catalogue
Articles on Recovery ...
Basic Facts about
Eating Disorders ...
Newsletters ...
Self-Help Books ...
Professional Texts ...
Educational Videos ...
Internet Resources ...
National Organizations ...
Treatment Facilities ...
Education/Focus on Learning
If your child is having difficulty in school, she/he may learn differently from other kids. If you aren't sure what to do ... start here!!!
Laws ... Ohio Legal Rights Services
The mission of the OLRS is to protect and guarantee the human, civil and legal rights of Ohio's citizens with disabilities. The young, the old and all in between. Check it out!!!
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