Resources For The Lighthouse of Frisco

Fact for Families

The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) provides concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families. There are approximately 150 topics covering a wide range of issues, including but not limited to ADHD, Autism, Bullying, Chores, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Vaping, Eating Disorders, and many more. Click here for more information and to explore the full range of topics on AACAP's website.

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Parent Medication Guides

Do you have questions about medications and you do not know where to start? The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) provides several guides to help parents and guardians make informed decisions about treating mental disorders in children and adolescents.

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Trending Mental Health Challenges

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 5 children and adolescents suffer from at least one treatable mental health disorder (Children’s mental health is in crisis (apa.org)) and almost 50% of adolescents aged 13-18 have some treatable mental health challenge. (NIMH » Mental Illness (nih.gov)). The variety of mental health disorders can be overwhelming, but the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) has developed resource pages for the most common mental health disorders facing our children today. Here you will find rich material to help inform you throughout your child's recovery journey.

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