Understanding brain injury is crucial for supporting a child’s recovery and well-being. Our Parents Lead handout explains the ABCs of brain injury, offering clear and practical information to help parents and caregivers recognize symptoms, navigate treatment options, and provide the best care possible.
This Parents Lead for professionals handout provides an overview of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE).
The Behavioral Health Continuum of Care Model recognizes multiple opportunities for addressing behavioral health problems and disorders. Based on the Mental Health Intervention Spectrum, first introduced in a 1994 Institute of Medicine report, the model includes the following components.
Equip your child with the facts about gambling, including the risks and how to make healthy choices. Open conversations can help them make informed decisions and avoid potential harm.
This handout explores body image and the influence of media, especially social media. It helps kids recognize unrealistic body standards and offers tips for how you can support them.
A resource to help parents and caregivers understand Traumatic Brain Injury, ways you can prevent and what symptoms to look for.
Brain Injury and Education explores how brain injuries can impact a child’s learning, behavior, and emotional well-being. This resource helps parents, caregivers, and educators understand the unique challenges students with brain injuries face—and offers practical strategies to support recovery,
A resource to help parents and caregivers understand the connection between brain injuries and mental health. Our guide offers insight into the signs to look for, the potential impact on emotional well-being, and strategies to support your child’s recovery and mental health.
A resource to help parents and caregivers understand the connection between brain injuries and substance use.
Provides parents with tips on what they can do to build resiliency on their kids.
Starting a conversation about possible substance use can feel overwhelming, but open and honest communication is one of the most powerful tools you have as a parent. This guide offers practical tips to help you approach the conversation with calm, empathy, and confidence—so you can strengthen trust, understand your child’s perspective, and take the next steps together.
Confronting the myths related to marijuana is essential to provide your child with an accurate view of the harm related to marijuana use.
