Unit 6: Mental Health, Child Development, & Hygiene

Mental Health

• Bullying
• Children’s Mental Health
  • Anxiety and Depression in Children: Get the Facts
  • Supporting Parents to Help Children Thrive
• Coping After a Natural Disaster: Resources and Information for Teens
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • Children and Mental Healthexternal iconexternal icon
    • Children and Mental Health Resourcesexternal iconexternal icon
• National Center for School Mental Healthexternal iconexternal icon (NCSMH)
  • Resourcesexternal iconexternal icon
  • Mental Health Screeningexternal iconexternal icon
• The Star Collection—The Star Collection books for young American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) readers features and celebrates feeling connected to culture and community and having positive relationships with others that are safe, stable, and nurturing.
• Tools for Supporting Emotional Wellbeing in Children and Youthexternal iconexternal icon– In light of the challenges children have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Academies has developed a suite of free tools to help children and youth manage feelings of stress, anxiety, and sadness.
• What Are Childhood Mental Disorders?
  • Back to School Resources

Child Development

• Middle Childhood (9-11 years of age)
• Young Teens (12-14 years of age)

Hygiene

• Hand Washing
• Healthy Pets Wash Your Paws
• Oral Health
  • Take Care of Your Teeth: This activity book (print only) [PDF – 740 KB] offers an interactive way for children to learn good oral health habits. It’s recommended for children aged 3–8 years. Also available in French [PDF—687 KB], Spanish [PDF—536 KB], and Tagalog [PDF—692 KB].
• Sleep and Health