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By studying thousands of de-identified conversations in partnership with @crisistextline, Child Mind Institute and MIT researchers are gaining new insight into how people communicate distress during moments of crisis and how that knowledge may support future suicide prevention research.
Daniel M. Low, a research scientist at the Child Mind Institute, and Satrajit Ghosh at @mcgovernmit, developed a library of thousands of words and phrases linked to known suicide risk factors, then created a language-processing tool that uses those patterns to estimate risk levels in text conversations.
The researchers are now exploring how these language patterns appear in other settings, such as social media and electronic health records. With further research and validation, tools like this could one day help experts recognize warning signs more quickly and make informed decisions when time matters most.
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Read the full paper, published in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science: doi.org/10.1037/abn0001152
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Struggles in school don’t define a child’s future. In fact, the school years offer valuable opportunities to learn about strengths, identify areas where support can help, and develop resilience. Encouraging children to keep trying, even when something feels hard, can make a lasting difference.
We have guides for helping kids build habits that support success throughout the school year. See our resources here:
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When a teen is experiencing suicidal thoughts, treating the underlying mental health condition is important, but it may not be enough.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP) is a specialized treatment that helps young people identify triggers, build coping skills, create safety plans, and find reasons to keep moving forward.
Swipe through to learn how CBT-SP works and why parents play such an important role in the process.
The Child Mind Institute has educational resources on suicide and self-harm:
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Registration is open for PEERS® for Teens, a 13-week evidence-based social skills program for teens ages 12-15. Through guided practice, peer interaction, and caregiver support, participants build the skills needed to form stronger social connections and navigate everyday interactions with greater confidence.
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When a child is struggling in school, early communication can make all the difference. Parents and educators each see a different part of the picture, and working together can help identify a child's needs and create a plan for support. With the right resources in place, children can build on their strengths and thrive.
We have guides for helping kids build habits that support success throughout the school year. You can find them here:
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When a child starts falling behind academically, it can be challenging to catch up. Our Intensive Academic Interventions program gives kids individualized, accelerated support to build academic skills and self-belief.
Intensive interventions can have a big impact in a short period of time. By accelerating the pace of treatment, children can develop the skills they need to succeed sooner, while enhancing their awareness of their strengths and weaknesses.
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@childmindinst, thank you for putting this together.
I found it years later and the message is more important than ever: asking for help is the first step. 🤟
Getting Better Together, Emma Stone childmind.org/gettingbettert…
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We’re proud to share that the Child Mind Institute has been awarded a five-year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (@samhsagov) grant to expand trauma-responsive mental health support for children and adolescents in school and community settings.
The award will support our School and Community Programs team’s development, evaluation, and national dissemination of RISE (Recognize, Identify, Soothe, Empower), a DBT-informed approach designed to help young people ages 5-18 build emotion regulation skills. As part of this work, Child Mind Institute will establish the National RISE Treatment and Service Adaptation Center for School-Based Trauma-Responsive Emotion Regulation.
Over the next five years, the project will:
• Pilot RISE across 10 school sites
• Train 600 providers and reach 1,500 professionals nationwide
• Develop implementation guidance, caregiver resources, fidelity tools, and digital learning materials
• Support adoption and implementation planning at 20 additional sites
We are grateful to the many team members whose expertise and dedication helped bring this opportunity to fruition, including Safiya Addison, MBA, Angela Moyer, PsyD, Danielle Young, LCSW, Taylor Barkee, Evelina Berman, Casey Chalmers, Sarah Burke Kontis, and many others across Child Mind Institute who contributed to securing this award.
We look forward to helping more schools build sustainable, trauma-responsive systems of support over the next five years.
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We're proud to share that the Child Mind Institute School & Community Programs team is entering its fifth year as a clinical supervising agency in the Ravenswood Wellness Partnership Training Consortium, in partnership with @Stanford University.
Through this 10-month practicum, Stanford graduate students receive hands-on training in child and family psychotherapy, trauma-informed care, and community-based mental health services while supporting students and families in the @RavenswoodCSD.
Under the supervision of Jayme Murakami, LMFT, participants build the clinical skills and experience needed to meet the growing demand for mental health care in underserved communities, reflecting the impact of our direct-service model: expanding access to care while helping build the future mental health workforce.
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When a child has a hard time recovering from a traumatic event or develops symptoms of PTSD, the right support can make all the difference.
Our Trauma and Resilience Service, based in New York City, provides evidence-based treatment for kids and teens navigating that recovery.
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When children struggle with attention, organization, or sensory challenges, success at school isn't about trying harder. It's about having the right supports in place.
In Child Mind Institute's School Success Kits, you'll find practical tools and strategies designed to help children manage assignments, stay organized, reduce distractions, and feel more comfortable throughout the school day.
Some of the strategies include:
• Using calendars, color-coding systems, and dedicated binders to keep track of assignments and materials.
• Keeping backup supplies on hand for commonly lost items.
• Creating consistent homework and school-day routines.
• Using tools that help reduce distractions and support focus.
• Building sensory supports that help children stay comfortable throughout the day.
• Working with teachers and helping children learn to communicate when they need support.
For more back-to-school resources like this one, check the replies.
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