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Mental and Behavioral Health Condition Handouts

Children’s National mental healthcare providers have created handouts for pediatricians to share with patients and families.

How to Find Mental Health Services (PDF)

This guide helps families find mental health care. Learn about different types of providers, how to find a mental healthcare provider using insurance, and where to find national crisis support, as well as local crisis support in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Anxiety 

  • 1-Page Handout (PDF): How to support children with anxiety
  • 2-Page Handout (PDF): Treatment options and ways to support children with anxiety

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • 1-Page Handout (PDF): How parents can support their child with ADHD and resources for help
  • 2-Page Handout (PDF): This document describes treatments, how parents can support their child with ADHD, and resources for help

Autism

  • 1-Page Handout (PDF): How to support children with autism
  • 2-Page Handout (PDF): Describes therapies, techniques, and support for children with autism

Behavior Challenges

  • 1-Page Handout (PDF): How to support children with behavioral challenges
  • 2-Page Handout (PDF): Describes treatments and ways to support children with behavioral challenges

Depression

  • 1-Page Handout (PDF): How to support children with depression
  • 2-Page Handout (PDF): Describes treatments and ways to support children with depression

Eating Disorders

  • 1-Page Handout (PDF): How to support children with eating disorders
  • 2-Page Handout (PDF): Describes treatments and how to support children with eating disorders

Mealtimes

  • 1-Page Handout (PDF): How to support children with mealtimes
  • 2-Page Handout (PDF): Detailed information on addressing mealtime behaviors and a checklist of ways to help with mealtimes

Screen Time

  • 1-Page Handout (PDF): How to support children with reducing screen time
  • 2-Page Handout (PDF): Supportive steps for limiting family and teen screen time

Sleep Habits

  • 1-Page Handout (PDF): How to support children with their sleep habits
  • 2-Page Handout (PDF): Describes treatment options and a checklist for establishing good sleep habits