CMHRC is pioneering Ketogenic Therapy in the treatment of mood disorders in children. Ketogenic therapy is a nutrition based metabolic therapy that has been used safely for over 100 years in children with epilepsy. Learn more about our programs and research helping families to implement this therapy, reduce symptoms, support metabolic health, and improve overall quality of life.
We know how isolating and confusing it can be to parent a child or teen with a mental health condition. Our unique approach was developed by CMHRC mental health professionals, parents, and adults with lived experience who know first hand how to survive and thrive with mental illness.
You’re not alone. We’re here to help.
Personalized guidance and resources tailored for your family’s needs. Let us help you find a way forward.
Each month CMHRC hosts a watch party for families on our most popular topics related to children’s mental health. Join us for the watch and then join in a live Q&A with CMHRC staff, other families, and providers. Ask your questions, share in dialogue and discussion, and find your community here.
Sometimes, you just need answers fast. These quick guides and white papers have essential information on living with and managing mood disorders with your child or teen. You can read, understand, and share them in minutes. Each document is downloadable and available for free.
These FAQ’s represent commonly asked questions about mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and Fear of Harm.
The National Institute of Mental Health estimate that 21.4% of adults, and 14.3% of adolescents suffer from mood disorders. But what are they and what do they look like?
Bipolar Disorder is a specific illness that is classified as a mood disorder. World Health Organization statistics indicate that as of 2019 there were 40 million people living with Bipolar.
Does the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder not feel right? Think something more significant is going on? Having trouble getting answers or getting doctors to listen to you? You’ve come to the right place.
Fear of Harm (which is often referred to as FOH) is a newly identified phenotype of Bipolar Disorder. It’s groundbreaking in that it’s the only psychiatric diagnosis with a biological marker.
Each of the products on this page have been tested, used, and recommended by real families in the CMHRC community. Families have found them to be useful in cooling and calming the symptoms of mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and Fear of Harm.
Links to a list of news articles, podcast episodes, radio programs, social media posts, and more that relate to the needs of our community of families living with and practitioners treating mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and Fear of Harm.
Commonly used diagnoses including, but not limited to, those most often given to children.
Every day researchers work to better understand mental health, mental illness, and how to treat disorders to improve the quality of people’s lives.
If you or someone you love is in crisis and needs emergency support please call 911 and request medical and mental health support.
