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An independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need to thrive. At the Child Mind Institute, we advance children’s mental health through compassionate and uncompromising clinical care, a revolutionary approach to the science of the developing brain, and wide-reaching public education and community programs. Please note SUBSCRIBER HUB PAYMENTS ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

We often think of breakups in a romantic sense, but friendship breakups can be just as painful and disruptive. While a n...
02/15/2026

We often think of breakups in a romantic sense, but friendship breakups can be just as painful and disruptive.

While a normal part of growing up, friendship breakups can still be uniquely painful for adolescents and teens, affecting the way they think about themselves and their relationships. So, it’s important for parents to understand why they happen, what to say to help kids cope, and how to talk to them about ending a friendship that no longer feels right.

For the full article:
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-kids-through-a-friendship-breakup/

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Of the 74.5 million children in the United States, an estimated 17.1 million have or have had a mental health disorder — more than the number of children with cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined. Half of all mental illness occurs before the age of 14, and 75 percent by the age of 24.

In spite of the magnitude of the problem, lack of awareness and entrenched stigma keep the majority of these young people from getting help. Children and adolescents struggling with these disorders are at risk for academic failure, substance abuse and a clash with the juvenile justice system — all of which come at a tremendous cost to them, their families and the community.

We are driven to create a brighter future for our children, and we make three commitments:

1. Give these children access to the best, most effective treatments when and where they need it most