Mental Health Education
The Roadmap for Children's Mental Health is a series designed to provide valuable guidance and support for parents and caregivers navigating the complex world of children's mental health and well-being. This series emphasizes the importance of taking care of your child's mental well-being, just as you would their physical health.
The key topics covered are building trusted relationships, managing technology and social media use, and tackling mental health stigma. Each part provides practical advice and strategies to help adults create a supportive environment for children.
By focusing on these areas, the series aims to equip families with the knowledge and tools needed to foster resilience, promote positive mental health, and ensure that children grow up feeling safe, understood, and supported. Remember, taking proactive steps and seeking professional help when needed can make a big difference in a child's overall well-being.
Interested in getting educational materials for the families and children you serve? Email Jammie.Josephson@cookchildrens.org.
Guides for parents and caregivers
Coping cards
Each card gives you an activity to try when your feelings get really big or overwhelming. The activity will give your body and your brain a chance to catch up to the feelings and help you know why you feel the way you do.
Cada tarjeta te ofrece una actividad que puedes probar cuando tus sentimientos se vuelven realmente difíciles de manejar o cuando aparecen todos a la vez. La actividad le dará a tu cuerpo y tu cerebro la oportunidad de ponerse al día con los sentimientos y te ayudará a saber por qué te sientes así.
Behavior and emotion resources
Coping with emotional or behavioral issues is hard. We get it, and that’s why we’ve put together resources to help you take those first steps on your journey toward better mental health.