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American Psychological Association (APA)
The American Psychological Association (APA) is the largest professional association for psychologists. Psychology graduate and undergraduate students can become student affiliates of the organization. The APA is designed for professionals interested in all aspects of psychology: psychological research, clinical practice, consultation, and public policy. This link provides the latest information about the APA’s activities regarding children and adolescents.

APA Division 12: Society of Clinical Psychology
The APA is divided into multiple divisions, which reflect sub-disciplines within the broad field of psychology. Division 12 is dedicated to research and practice related to clinical psychology. The “treatments” tab on this site will direct you to evidence-based treatments for various disorders.

APA Division 16: School Psychology
Division 16 is dedicated to the research and practice of school psychology, the application of psychological science in schools. School psychologists work in educational settings, evaluating and treating children with a wide range of academic, behavioral, emotional, and social problems. They also serve as consultants to school personnel and act as liaisons between schools and families.

APA Division 53: Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
Division 53 is dedicated to the advancement of clinical child and adolescent psychology. Locate the section of this website that is labeled “student resources.” It contains information about the field of clinical child and adolescent psychology as well as the education and training experiences needed to become a professional child psychologist.

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) is an interdisciplinary organization committed to the advancement of a scientific approach to the understanding and treating psychological disorders. It is one of the leading organizations for the empirically based treatment of psychological disorders. On their website, locate the link “For the Public” and the subsection entitled Guidelines for Choosing a Behavior Therapist.

Association for Psychological Science
The Association for Psychological Science is an organization dedicated to the advancement of scientific psychology. APS is comprised of psychologists chiefly interested in psychological research, teaching, and the application of psychological science to real-world phenomena. Students can become affiliates of the organization. On this site, try to locate the “students” page and learn more about how student affiliates can earn grant money to conduct research or attend the APS annual professional meeting.

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
This is a good starting page for individuals interested in child and adolescent psychiatry. Students interested in becoming a child psychiatrist might consult the link for “Medical Students and Residents” to learn more information. There are also wonderful links for potential consumers of child and adolescent psychiatric services.

Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD)
SRCD is a multidisciplinary professional organization that seeks to promote research in the field of human development, to foster the exchange of information among scientists and other professionals, and to encourage applications of research findings. SRCD publishes Child Development, an outstanding journal on issues of developmental psychology and human development. On the SRCD webpage, try to locate the section entitled, “Ethical standards for research with children.”

Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology
SSCP is a professional organization which seeks the integration of the scientist and the practitioner in training, research, and applied activities. It has affiliations with both the American Psychological Association (Division 12) and the Association for Psychological Science (APS).

National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the primary federal agency for research on mental health. This link will take you to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health page, where you can find information on different issues facing children and adolescents, including statistics on prevalence and resources.

American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) represents 66,000 pediatricians. Pediatricians are often the front line for recognizing mental health issues in children and, as such, the AAP advocates for mental health. This link will take you to a page outlining their positions on care for children.

National Association of School Psychologists
The National Association of School Psychologists represents over 25,000 school psychologists and works to advance students’ learning, behavior, and mental health. This website has information on careers in school psychology and resources for professionals and students

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Human Genome Project
This website is maintained by the National Human Genome Research Institute. It offers many tutorials, simulations, images, and fact sheets regarding the Human Genome Project and genetics. Many of the multimedia files are in the public domain and may be used for presentations. To get started, try locating the video files by clicking here. One video explains how researchers mapped the genome.

Another video addresses the ethics of genetic research and therapy with humans.

Genes to Cognition Online
This is an outstanding site allows students to rotate and dissect a 3-dimensional human brain. It also labels major brain areas and functions. You can also download an app of the 3-dimensional brain for free and access it through iTunes, iPad, or iPhone.

Neuroscience for Kids
Dr. Eric Chudler at the University of Washington maintains this fun and informative website about basic and applied neuroscience. Even students who are turned off by neuroscience will find this site interesting. There is a lot to explore at this site. First, review basic information about the lobes of the brain here. Then, try to learn more about brain plasticity and neural pruning in humans here. Finally, compare and contrast the various methods of neuroimaging here.

PBS Nova: How cells divide
Some students have difficulty in differentiating mitosis from meiosis. Visit this website for a brief tutorial. Be sure to watch the animation, located on the right-hand side.

Society for Neuroscience
The Society for Neuroscience is a professional organization of basic scientists and physicians who study the brain and nervous system. It is the world's largest organization of professionals devoted to the study of the brain. At this site, find the link titled, “About neuroscience” to learn more about the field, its history, and recent discoveries.

Info about Kids
This website, a collaboration of 7 divisions of the APA, addresses body, mind, emotions, and relationships in children and focuses on both healthy development and challenges that children face.

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APA Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct
All psychology students should be familiar with the APA Ethics Code. It is provided online through the American Psychological Association’s webpage.

National Alliance on Mental Illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for people with mental disorders. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports, and research and combats stigma. This is an excellent site for people to learn what it is like to experience and cope with a mental illness.

MMPI-A Sample Report
Visit this site to see a sample MMPI-A report. First, look at “Tyler’s” profile on Page 3 and notice his elevation on Scale 4 (Pd). Then, read the narrative and see how it corresponds to his profile. Note: This is a sample report and it does not reflect the responses of an actual client.

DSM 5
DSM 5 is published by the American Psychiatric Association. It is a compendium of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States. This website provides information about DSM-5 and other information about the American Psychiatric Association.

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fifth Edition Sample Report
The WISC-V is the most widely used intelligence test for children in the United States. This sample report shows the performance of 8-year-old Laurie. Note: This is a sample report and it does not reflect the responses of an actual client.

Behavior Assessment System for Children, Third Edition Sample Report
Visit this site to see a sample BASC-3 report. The report shows the BASC-3 results for a 10-year-old girl whose behavior was rated by her mother. First, examine her T scores. Then, try to determine what her presenting problems might be. Note: This is a sample report and it does not reflect the responses of an actual client.

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Evidence-Based Behavioral Practice
The EBBP.org project creates training resources to help bridge the gap between behavioral health research and practice. Professionals from the major health disciplines are collaborating to learn, teach, and implement evidence-based behavioral practice. Although this site is chiefly designed for professionals, you might find it interesting.

Effective Child Therapy
Maintained by APA’s Division 53 (Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, this site was developed to educate the public and professionals about mental health treatments that have the strongest scientific support, and are most likely to work.

Clinical Trials
The National Institutes of Health has a database of clinical trials for the treatment of children’s mental health disorders. This list of research studies is interesting to scan to learn about the most current work in the field.

Association for Play Therapy
The Association for Play Therapy is a national society dedicated to understanding the therapeutic utility of play. The website includes information on play therapy and links to resources.

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American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)
AAIDD is an interdisciplinary organization of individuals who strive to promote the well-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Some of their primary activities are advocacy, education, research, and treatment.

APA Division 33: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
APA’s Division 33 is an organization of psychologists concerned with research and practice in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. On this site, you can locate the Division 33 newsletter Psychology in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to find the latest information about the field.

DNA Learning Center
This wonderful website provides a multimedia guide to genetic disorders including Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, and PKU. The site includes movies, flash presentations, interactive simulations, and lots of information.

Center of Parent Information and Resources
The Center for Parent Information and Resources is a resource of information designed to help parents of children with disabilities and those who work with them. The Resources tab has information organized topically.

The Arc
The Arc is the largest national community-based organization serving people with intellectual disabilities. The website has resources on a variety of disorders for parents, people with disabilities, advocates, and others.

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Association for Behavior Analysis International
The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABA International) is a professional organization which serves to develop, enhance, and support the growth of behavior analysis through research, education, and practice. Click on the “About Us” link at the top to learn more about ABA.

Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network
The Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network is a group of programs funded by CDC to estimate the number of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities living in different areas of the United States. This site will provide the latest information regarding the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is a leading science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Their site has a lot of excellent information.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Information about Autism Spectrum Disorder
The CDC provides excellent, user-friendly information about the causes, prevalence, and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Their “free materials” link provides access to dozens of free booklets and pamphlets about autism and other developmental disabilities.

The Autism Society
The autism society is a grassroots organization that works to create awareness about the issues facing those with autism and to disseminate information. Their Living with Autism section provides resources for families for treatment, advocacy, and long-term planning.

Autism Centers of Excellence
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development hosts the trans-NIH Autism Centers of Excellence program. This program is designed to identify causes and treatment of autism. This site has links to three centers of excellence and to several research networks across the United States.

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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
ASHA is the largest professional organization of speech-language pathologists—individuals who identify, assess, and treat speech and language problems in children and adults. The link for “The Public” provides a nice overview of hearing and communication disorders and their treatment. The link labeled “Students” describes career options for students interested in this profession.

National Association of School Psychologists
NASP is a professional organization for school psychologists that represents and supports the discipline through education, advocacy, and training. The link “About School Psychology” provides a wealth of information for graduate students who are training to be school psychologists and undergraduate students who are considering a profession in school psychology. NASP also posts position papers and reviews important topics related to child mental health.

Center on Response to Intervention
The National Center on Response to Intervention is funded by the US Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). The Center’s mission is to provide support for the implementation of RTI through work with states, districts, and schools. The link “Essential Components of RTI” provides an introduction to this method of identifying children with learning disabilities.

Center for Parent Information and Resources
This site provides a user-friendly introduction to learning disabilities in children including case studies and the IDEA definition of learning disabilities. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the site, which shows useful links for parents and teachers.

National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities
The National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD) is a committee of representatives of organizations committed to the education and welfare of individuals with learning disabilities. Their website offers a good starting point for researching the topic of learning disabilities and disorders.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
The NIDCD website provides a host of information on a variety of topics related to hearing and speech. For information on communication disorders, go to Health Info tab and choose Voice, Speech, and Language.

National Center for Learning Disabilities
The NCLD’s mission is to “improve the lives of the 1 in 5 children and adults nationwide with learning and attention issues—by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools, and advocating for equal rights and opportunities.” The website provides resources to meet these goals.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ADHD Page
A good place to begin searching the web for information about ADHD is the CDC webpage, maintained by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Try investigating the “Free Materials” link.

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
CHADD is one of the best-known organizations serving individuals with ADHD and their families. CHADD sponsors research and an annual convention, assists practitioners and families with treatment, and advocates for children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD. Their website offers a wide range of information and links including streaming videos and the National Resource Center on ADHD, a clearinghouse for ADHD research.

Consumer Reports: ADHD Medication Review
This interesting site provides the results of a detailed survey completed by Consumer Reports in 2012. It provides self-report data from families whose children use prescription medications to treat ADHD. Specifically, it provides information about the costs, effectiveness, and side effects of these mediations from the perspective of families that use them.

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry ADHD Resource Center
The ADHD Resource Center provides parents and practitioners with helpful information and tools. Under the Clinical Resources link, you will find the AACAP Practice Parameters for ADHD, as well as links to books, assessment tools, and information on medication.

National Institute of Mental Health: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The NIMH ADHD page has information on symptoms, risk factors, and treatments and links to information about how to join studies on ADHD.

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Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
The OJJDP’s website is the first place to look for information about juvenile justice in the Unites States. Most of the documents located in the “Publications” section are available online, but many are not peer reviewed so their methodological rigor varies. The “Statistics” link will take you to a wealth of information regarding antisocial behavior and criminal activity among youth.

Police Documents: Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold
On April 20, 1999, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris killed 15 people and injured 24 others at Columbine High School before killing themselves. At this site, you can see evidence collected by Jefferson County police documenting their involvement in the shooting. These documents a psychological evaluation of Eric Harris completed approximately one year before the shooting. It illustrates the difficulty that mental health professionals have predicting violence in adolescents.

RAND Corporation: Juvenile Delinquency
RAND Corporation is a nonprofit global policy think tank financed by the US government and private endowments. It provides research and analysis to the US government to inform public policy. RAND maintains an excellent site on juvenile delinquency in the United States.

New York Times: Can You Call a 9-Year-Old a Psychopath?
This article describes the struggles of parents with a young child with conduct programs and considers the implications of calling young children psychopaths versus the risk of not identifying problem behavior in children.

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Conduct Disorder Resource Center
The resource center has tools for parents and clinicians working with children with conduct disorder, including a link to the AACAP’s practice parameters.

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APA Division 28: Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse
The APA’s Division of Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse promotes teaching, research, and dissemination of information regarding the effects of drugs on behavior. It is an organization of professionals who study psychoactive substances and drugs in the laboratory, clinic, and community. On this website, try to locate the most recent edition of their newsletter to read the latest activities of the division members.

Monitoring the Future
Monitoring the Future is an ongoing study of the behaviors, attitudes, and values of American secondary school students, college students, and young adults. MTF data are used to determine substance use norms and trends among youth in the United States. You can read overviews of their most recent studies or access the full-length reports to answer specific questions about adolescent substance use.

National Institute on Drug Abuse

https://www.drugabuse.gov/
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, maintains an excellent website about substance use, abuse, and dependence in the United States. On this site, you can find information about all of the major classes of drugs, their effects on the body, and ways to treat substance use disorders. Try beginning with the section entitled, “Students and Young Adults” for introductory information on nicotine, alcohol, and marijuana. Then, explore the NIDA site entitled, Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction, to learn more about the biological bases of addictive behavior.

Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids’ (formerly Partnership for a Drug Free America) website is a clearinghouse for information concerning substance use and abuse among youths in the United States. The site also offers personal accounts of substance use problems in video format.

NIDA for Teens
NIDA for Teens has a host of resources for teens, teachers, and parents in an accessible and interesting format, including free materials for educators and easy to understand statistics.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Underage Drinking
SAMHSA is the government agency leading public health efforts to improve behavioral health. Their underage drinking site offers tips to get involved in helping young people, information on the STOP Act, which was designed to reduce underage drinking, and links to publications and resources.

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Anxiety and Depression Association of America

https://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/children
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is the leader in education, training, and research for anxiety, depression, and related disorders. This portion of their website provides an introduction to anxiety and mood disorders in children and adolescents.

Child Anxiety Network

http://www.childanxiety.net/
The Child Anxiety Network is designed to provide thorough, user-friendly information about childhood anxiety problems and links to resources for parents and professionals. Also, be sure to look at the “Related Links” to access the websites for pediatric anxiety treatment centers across the United States.

The International OCD Foundation
The International OCD Foundation (OCF) is an international organization composed of people with OCD, their families, friends, professionals, and other concerned individuals. Be sure to follow the link to information about OCD in Kids.

Worry Wise Kids

http://www.worrywisekids.org/
The Children's Center for OCD and Anxiety offers an excellent site called “Worry Wise Kids.” The site features information about pediatric anxiety disorders and OCD, differences between adaptive and maladaptive childhood anxiety, and how to manage anxiety at school.

Selective Mutism Association
The Selective Mutism Association is dedicated to providing education and resources for parents and professionals working with children who have selective mutism.

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American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)
The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children is a national organization focused on meeting the needs of professionals who serve maltreated children and their families. APSAC publishes practice guidelines and research on child abuse and neglect. The “Publications” section is a good place to start learning about child maltreatment.

APA Division 37: Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice
Section 1 of APA’s Division 37 was established to support and promote scientific inquiry, training, professional practice, and advocacy in the area of child maltreatment.

Child Welfare Information Gateway
The Child Welfare Information Gateway is a service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, and the US Department of Health and Human Services. The Gateway provides access to print and electronic publications, websites, and online databases covering a wide range of topics including child welfare, child abuse and neglect, adoption, and search and reunion.

Children’s Defense Fund (CDF)
The CDF is a private, nonprofit organization designed to promote healthy children and families. The organization is engaged in education, outreach, public policy analysis, and child advocacy. Be sure to look at the “Research Library” section for recent statistics on child maltreatment and prevention.

Romanian Orphans
This excellent article, recently published in Scientific American, discusses the plights and outcomes of Romanian orphans subjected to severe deprivation in infancy and early childhood. It is written by leading experts on the topic: Charles Nelson, Nathan Fox, and Charles Zeanah. Everyone can access the preview page for free, but you will need institutional access (from your college or university) to read the entire document.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center
The NSVRC focus on child sexual abuse prevention. This site provides links to a host of other sites with practical suggestions for how everyone can help prevent abuse.

National Institute of Mental Health: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The NIMH site provides information about signs and symptoms and treatments of PTSD in children. There are also many free booklets and brochures that can be downloaded.

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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Medication Guide
The AACAP website contains an excellent guide, written for parents, that discusses medication used to treat depression in children and adolescents. The guide provides up-to-date information about medication options and safety.

Coping With Depression—Adolescent Treatment Manual

https://research.kpchr.org/Research/Research-Areas/Mental-Health/Youth-Depression-Programs#Downloads
You can read the CWD-A treatment manual as well as other cognitive behavioral treatment manuals at his site, maintained by Dr. Gregory Clarke. Please note that these manuals are meant to be used by mental health professionals only and are not meant to be self-help manuals.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is a patient-directed organization focusing on mood disorders in children and adults. The organization provides up-to-date, scientifically based tools and information written in language the general public can understand.

Families for Depression Awareness
Families for Depression Awareness is a national nonprofit organization helping families recognize and cope with depressive disorders to get people well and prevent suicides.

PBS: Information for Children and Families on Depression
PBS Kids has produced a great webpage for children about depression and other emotional problems. Be sure to look at the videos that deal with topics such as the death of a loved one, coping with parental divorce, and the transition to middle school.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The AFSP supports research and provides resources to assist those affected by suicide. The website has information about suicide and resources for those thinking about suicide and those who care for someone who has committed or attempted suicide.

Cornell University Self-Injury and Recovery Research and Resources (SIRRR)
This website provides information and resources for nonsuicidal self-injury, with resources for those who self-harm, their loved ones, and professionals.

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ParentsMedGuide
The American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry have developed this website for families making decisions about medication. It contains an excellent guide, written for parents, that discusses medication used to treat Bipolar Disorder in children and adolescents. The guide provides up-to-date information about medication options and safety.

Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation
The Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to the support of research for the study of early-onset Bipolar Disorder. On this site, you can get information about current research studies on child and adolescent Bipolar Disorder and read discussions in the forum.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens
NIMH provides an excellent, user-friendly introduction to Bipolar Disorders in children and adolescents. It is written primarily for parents and other adults who interact with children, to help them recognize the symptoms of the disorder and to increase awareness of treatment options.

Jani Foundation Blog
Jani Schofield was diagnosed with childhood onset schizophrenia at the age of 6. Her parents have been open about their struggle and today have started a foundation to help families in similar situations. Their blog is an open, honest account of the struggles involved in raising children with this disorder.

Brain and Behavior Research Foundation
On this site, which covers both adult and childhood schizophrenia, you can read about current research in the field of schizophrenia and stories of recovery. Information about bipolar disorder can be found here: https://bbrfoundation.org/bipolar-disorder

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Media and Internalization of the “Thin Ideal”
Almost all social–cultural explanations for the development of eating disorders implicate the media. This website, produced by PBS, describes a class activity in which students review images from their favorite magazines and determine the extent to which these images promote the socially sanctioned thin ideal.

National Eating Disorders Association
The National Eating Disorders Association advocates on behalf of individuals and families affected by eating disorders. The organization campaigns for prevention, improved access to quality treatment, and increased research funding to better understand and treat eating disorders.

NIMH: Eating Disorders: About More Than Food
NIMH has published an online booklet about eating disorders. Their website also includes links to other information across the web.

Compute a BMI
This excellent calculator will allow you to calculate the Body Mass Index of a child or adolescent. You will need to install Java to run the calculator if you do not have it already. The site is maintained by the USDA and Baylor College of Medicine. (If you would like to check your own BMI, this site will calculate BMI for adults: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm)

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Children
ASHA provides helpful information about the role of speech-language pathologists in working with children with feeding disorders.

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APA Division 54: Pediatric Psychology

http://www.societyofpediatricpsychology.org/
The Society of Pediatric Psychology consists of mental health professionals interested in the application of psychology to children’s physical health.

University of Michigan: Sleep Problems
This University of Michigan site has information on normal sleep and sleep problems, along with links for further information and resources.

Sleep.org
The National Sleep Foundation created this site with information about healthy sleep at any age. This site is not focused on disorders, but the promotion of healthy sleep.

Centers for Disease Control: Asthma
The CDC’s asthma site provides information on asthma control, resources for schools, and current statistics.

American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association’s goal is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of those affected by diabetes. Their website includes information on current research and advocacy. This link will take you directly to the section on Living with Diabetes.