Recommended Books
The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children by Ross W. Greene, PhD. (Anger Management/Parenting)
Schools Where Everyone Belongs by Stan Davis (Anti-Bullying)
The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child by Alan E. Kazdin, Ph.D. (Behavioral Planning)
Wonder by R.J. Palacio (Empathy Development)
What Color is Your Parachute for Teens - Richard Bolles (Identity/Interests)
Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys by Dan Kindlon and Michael Thompson (Male Development/Parenting)
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish (Parenting/Communication
Lost at School: Our Kids with Behavioral Challenges are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them by Ross W. Greene (Education for Kids With Behavioral Problems)
The Bipolar Teen by David J. Miklowitz, Ph.D. and Elizabeth L. George, Ph.D. (Mood Disorder/Parenting)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey (Positive Habits)
How to Make and Keep Friends: Tips for Kids to Overcome 50 Common Social Challenges by Nadine Briggs and Donna Shea (Social Skills Development)
Nurture the Nature: Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Unique Core Personality by Michael Gurian (Strength Development/Parenting)
The Millionaire’s Mind by Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D. (Work Ethic/Character Development)
Websites and Other Behavioral Health Resources
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Preparing for a Crisis
(800) 826-3632
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Alliance on Mental Health
800-950-6264
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
NIMH: Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Bipolar Kids
NIMH : Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens
Hotlines
Emergency
911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room
Mental Health. Let's Talk About It
National Suicide Prevention Lifetime
Teen Health and Wellness. Real Life. Real Answers
Free Mindfulness Applications for Android and IPhone