Seeking Psychiatric Help for Children

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Posted by rfathers on June 30, 2009

Today I had the occasion to look for help for a friend who had a question about his son’s behavior.  I was again lead to a website that has a wealth of information for parents who are looking for answers.  That website is the American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry, www.aacap.org.

The American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry website has a convenient list of almost 100 questionable behaviors and issues of concern in their Fact for Families section.  They feature explanations about signs to look for, details about normal behavior, suggestions for further reading, some videos, recommended steps to take, and other helpful information for inquiring parents.

I recommend using this resources to help you answer questions about your children and about where and how to find help when the questions arise Facts for Families – Alphabetical Listing.  The website also features a host of other resources, links, papers, books and referrals that are helpful for families and professionals.