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Transforming Children’s Mental Health

The Child Mind Institute is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need to thrive.

We’re the leading independent nonprofit in children’s mental health, operating three Mission Areas that work together for greater impact: Care, Education and Science.

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Care at the Child Mind Institute

Our clinicians provide gold-standard, evidence-based treatment to thousands of kids annually through our clinical centers and in-school programs:

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Clinical centers in New York City & San Francisco Bay Area

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Supported by fees for service, with financial aid available

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Parent Support for Behavior Challenges

Each treatment is personalized by our clinicians to support each family’s specific needs.

Evaluations for Depression

Our multidisciplinary team are experts in the most current assessment and treatment approaches.

Evaluations and Next Steps

We offer evaluations for students ages 5 to 25 to develop a detailed profile of learning strengths and weaknesses.



Education at the Child Mind Institute

We deliver free resources to millions of families and training to hundreds of educators each year, so more kids get the help they need:

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Online Family Resource Center

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Early Signs of Bipolar Disorder in Teens

Helping kids before the disorder disrupts their lives can delay onset and reduce the severity of the disorder.

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Kids

What to do when children resist anything that feels like a demand.

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From ADHD to trauma, our clinical experts cover the most common topics and concerns.



Science at the Child Mind Institute

Our researchers and engineers are uncovering the causes of mental health and learning disorders to develop tomorrow’s breakthrough treatments:

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Advanced neuroscience and applied technology

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Open Science approach

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Key initiatives include the Healthy Brain Network, MatterLab, and the Autism Brain Imaging Data Exchange

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Recent study offers new insights for diagnosis and care of NVLD

New research refines our understanding of nonverbal learning disability (NVLD) and points to more precise care for kids.

Using AI to Improve Mental Health Research Responsibly

Read about how we’re exploring using AI to create synthetic datasets to better understand how young brains develop.

Watch the Recording: The Political Climate and Youth Mental Health

The panel discussed how political stress can strain friendships and family dynamics.

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I’m really proud to be able to offer evidence-based, high-quality resources to the Spanish speaking community in a time of dire need.

Natalie Weder, MD

Senior Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Child Mind Institute

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My hope is to help my patients claim more space to be present at the end of certain experiences prior to focusing their attention on the next transition or attempt to reclaim the normal.

Dave Anderson, PhD

Vice-President, Public Engagement and Education; Senior Psychologist, ADHD and Behavior Disorders Center, Child Mind Institute

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