Organizations

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Information on child and adolescent psychiatry including fact sheets for parents and caregivers, current research, practice guidelines and managed care.
http://www.aacap.org/

Anna Freud Centre
Offers clinical training, research and therapy services, as well as supporting children, young people and families experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties.
http://www.annafreudcentre.org/

The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
UK organization that aims to further scientific study of the mental health of children, young people and their families, through conferences, meetings and its journals -- the JCPP and CAMH.
http://www.acamh.org.uk/

Center for Study and Prevention of Violence
Research and general information on juvenile, adolescent and teen violence prevention.
http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/

Child and Adolescent Services Research Center
Children's mental health issues, with a focus on children in public sector systems. Other topics include ADHD, Domestic violence, Racial disparities, Systems of care.
http://www.casrc.org

Child Trauma Academy
A not-for-profit organization based in Houston, Texas, seeking to improve the lives of traumatized and maltreated children and their families. Educational, research, and advocacy materials.
http://www.childtrauma.org/

Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
U.S. national parent-run organization supporting family-run programs to meet the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders. Information about the organization.
http://www.ffcmh.org/

The Infant-Parent Institute
Conducts counseling, training, and research related to infant mental health and family structure. Program information, workshop schedule, newsletter articles, and other resources. Based in Illinois.
http://www.infant-parent.com

International Society for Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology
Organization of professionals working with troubled adolescents in various parts of the world. Organization information, newsletters, abstracts of conference technical papers, related links, and other resources.
http://www.isapp.org/

National Child Traumatic Stress Network
To raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families, and communities throughout the United States.
http://www.nctsnet.org

Research & Training Center on Children's Mental Health
Research and training information on supporting families and improving services to children and youth who have mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
http://www.rtc.pdx.edu/

The Research and Training Center for Children's Mental Health
Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida. Dedicated to research aimed at improving outcomes for children with emotional and behavioral disturbances. Publications and current research findings.
http://rtckids.fmhi.usf.edu/

Teen Challenge
Worldwide Christian organisation based in South Australia, providing help for young people with substance abuse problems, and those who are suicidal or homeless. Providing information to parents, and help finding missing teens.
http://www.tc.asn.au/