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Effective Tuesday, January 9th, 2024, the Child Mind Instituteās Midtown Manhattan office will move into new Global Headquarters at 215 East 50th Street (at the corner of 50th St. and 3rd Ave). Our new offices will double our footprint, allowing us to scale impact across all three of our Mission Areas: Care, Education, and Science.ā£
Ā· The new address remains in Midtown, NYC, an easy walk from public transportation to the rest of the city and the surrounding metro area.ā£
Ā· Our clinical specialties will occupy distinct āneighborhoodsā within the office, each with their own waiting areas. ā£
Ā· We will have a dedicated entry, with private elevators and internal stairs between the upper floors. ā£
Ā· Major artists are donating work to decorate the space, creating opportunities for contemplation, inspiration, and positive energy. Our offices will feel modern and inviting for children and their families alike, not like a hospital or traditional clinical setting. ā£
Ā· By the Spring, we plan to open a private outside space off the first floor. A place where, on nicer days, caregivers can get a breath of fresh air while their kids are seen inside. ā£
Ā· Weāve signed a 31-year lease, so you can depend on us being there when weāre needed, for decades to come. ā£
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Weāre thrilled to begin this next phase of the Child Mind Instituteās history. One where we look forward, and work even harder, toward a world where every child receives the care they need to thrive.
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We, at Child Mind Institute, condemn the barbaric attacks on Israeli civilians by the terrorist organization Hamas. Our hearts go out to the families caught in this terrifying situation -- especially those whose loved ones, including children, have been killed, injured, or kidnapped.ā£
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And we know that the trauma goes well beyond those whoāve suffered an immediate loss. There are families and children far from the bloodshed who must now struggle with fear and horror as they learn about another war, on another front. Once again, our sense of security has been diminished. As the violence continues and dominates news reports, more children will be exposed to it. Children will be understandably disturbed and need both explanation and reassurance.ā£
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At the Child Mind Institute, we offer guidance to parents, educators and caregivers struggling to support children, whether they are at risk of violence themselves or trying to absorb upsetting news of events at a distance.ā£
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ā¢ ššš¤š šššš¢šØš§:Ā If your family knows people who are exposed to acts of terrorism and threat during war, you can assure your children that you will reach out and provide support and advocacy. Identifying actions to take can make kids feel less helpless and counteract worries that they were too passive in a state of emergency.Ā ā£
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ā¢ šš šš¢š§ššš®š„: Your children are highly attuned to your moods and are sensitive to messages you may unintentionally send about their safety.Ā They have less knowledge than you for putting events in context. Remember some of the things that you believed as a child and imagine how your children may be reacting to your words and your moods. ā£
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ā¢ šš±šš«šš¢š¬š ššØš§šš«šØš„: News coverage can provide unfiltered access to the horror caused by terrorism and war. Limit your childrenās exposure to disturbing imagery ā witnessing these scenes can provoke anxious responses and panic.Ā Be intentional about what you share with your children based on their age and their capacity to understand these events. ā£
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ā¢ ššš¢š§ššš¢š§ ššØš®šš¢š§šš¬: It can be very helpful to maintain standard and predictable daily schedules. Answer the questions your children ask and allow them to go back to the things they enjoy. Involvement in play and other engaging activities serves as a therapeutic distraction from the horrors they are being exposed to.ā£
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We can't always protect our children from bad things happening, but how we handle traumatic events and the exposure to disturbing information can help them handle their fear and process these events in a healthier way.Ā ā£
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Our detailed guides to helping children of different ages handle traumatic events is available here, in 16 languages, including English and Hebrew:Ā childmind.org/guide/multilingual-trauma-resources/ā¦
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We hope these resources will offer some guidance and comfort in this tragic situation.
The Child Mind Institute has been featured in the National Governors Association's new Playbook on Strengthening Youth Mental Health.Ā The playbook, unveiled by Governor Murphy of New Jersey, highlights 35 policy recommendations and features 125 specific programs from across the country.Ā
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We're proud to be recognized within the Playbook for our partnership with the state of California in creating theĀ Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids, a comprehensive set of life skills resources in English and SpanishĀ thatĀ was disseminated to over 70,000 California educators in 2022.Ā
Read more:Ā childmind.org/blog/nga-and-pbs-bring-widespread-atā¦
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This recognition underscores the critical importance of our mission to transform the lives of children struggling with mental health and learning disorders. It's a significant step forward in our collective commitment to improving youth mental health nationwide.
Find more information below:
- Article announcing the Playbook's release:Ā www.nga.org/news/press-releases/new-jersey-governoā¦
- the NGA Playbook PDF:Ā www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Strengtheniā¦
- The NGA video, featuring experts from across the country speaking about this important initiative, including the Child Mind Instituteās vice president of School and Community Programs, Dr. Dave Anderson, who attendedĀ a plenary session of the summer meeting of the National Governors AssociationĀ earlier this week:Ā https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgACp...
Every year, for May Mental Health Awareness Month, the Child Mind Institute reaches out to our community to raise awareness about kidsā challenges with mental health or learning disorders.
This year weāre proud to announce our You Got This campaign. All month long, weāll be featuring personal videos and interviews from celebrities, influencers, athletes, and kids sharing stories about mental health challenges of their past and present, reinforcing the empowering message that while things may be hard now, #YouGotThis.
The campaign kicks off with an interview between Cooper, one of the Child Mind Instituteās patients, and Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor. The two discuss their struggles with anxiety. Phoebe describes how her first real experiences with anxiety started when she was studying for exams in school, and how sheās been able to turn it into an advantage for her acting career. Cooper shares how she uses singing as an outlet to combat her anxiety.
Throughout May weāll share interviews like Cooper and Phoebeās, video messages from celebrities, and tip sheets with expert advice to help families have important conversations about mental health.
Learn more about the You Got This campaign at childmind.org/yougotthis
With gratitude,
All of us at the Child Mind Institute
We'd like to extend a huge thank you to theĀ Big Apple Circus who has provided 750 free tickets to children in the Child Mind School and Community Programs for circus performances this December. Caroline Mendel, PsyD, Director of Clinical Services for our School and Community Programs joined New York City Mayor Eric Adams at the announment at Lincoln Center on Monday.Ā
"Thank you to Big Apple Circus for the opportunity to brighten the holiday season for so many of the NYC students we reach by sharing the magic of the circus." - Dr. Mendel
Watch ABC7 New York coverage:Ā https://youtu.be/xNV82nTomuM
Learn more about the Child Mind Institute's School and Community Programs:Ā childmind.org/school-and-community/
The Bloomingdaleās Little BrownĀ Bear Is Back!
When you shop at Bloomingdale's online or in-store this holiday season, you can help transform the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders.
For every bear purchased at the regular price of $22 through December 31, Bloomingdaleās will donate $5 to the Child Mind Institute.
We are grateful to our friends atĀ Bloomingdale'sā, who have raised over $2.8 million for the Child Mind Institute since 2009, proving that a little support can go a long way. We are thankful for their partnership and for the generosity of our community.
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The Child Mind Institute is 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.
Weāre the leading independent nonprofit in childrenās mental health, operating three Mission Areas that work together for greater impact: Care, Education and Science.