Events for May 27, 2025
“You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers”: How to Navigate Mental Healthcare for the Young People in Their Lives Pt. 1
A growing number of children and teens in the U.S. are struggling with mental health conditions, but parents, teachers, and other caregivers are often at a loss when concerns arise for their own child.
In You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers, child psychiatrist and NAMI’s Associate Medical Director, Dr. Christine M. Crawford, provides a comprehensive, compassionate, and practical resource for anyone concerned about a child’s mental health. She shares insights into how mental health conditions may manifest at different ages, what kind of interventions may be necessary, and what to do to help kids thrive. Parents, caregivers, and young people themselves share personal stories about their paths to recovery, ensuring readers know that they are not alone.