You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers

“All too often, the heartbreak of a child struggling with mental health challenges is magnified by fear, confusion and hopelessness. You are Not Alone is the beacon of hope parents and caregivers need. Writing in a clear, compelling and compassionate style, Dr. Crawford helps explain the complexities of emotional and behavioral problems, and the intricacies of the mental health system. The voices of experts and families with lived experience provide more insights; the combination results in an essential book for anyone living or working with children experiencing mental health problems. Every physician and mental health provider should keep copies of this book to give parents when these issues arise; the insights and hope this book provides will be a powerful tool in the provider’s therapeutic toolkit.” —Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D., author, with Oprah Winfrey, of the New York Times #1 bestseller What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing

“Dr. Crawford provides clear, gentle guidance so that caregivers can take earlier steps to protect their children’s mental health and stave off unnecessary pain caused by delayed intervention. Her advice on when to step in, and how, will benefit every child cared for by loving adults who want to do what’s best, but are overwhelmed by their circumstances. Not sure where to start? This is the place.” —Michelle Icard, author of 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success

“Dr. Christine Crawford has written a vitally needed and timely guide for parents and caregivers whose children experience mental health issues that require attention or are at high risk for developing and experiencing mental health challenges. Dr. Crawford has provided a comprehensive resource that navigates the many dimensions of supporting children and families with up to date, evidenced-based information for diagnosing and supporting children and adolescents. A particularly exceptional quality of this volume is the great sensitivity and respect given to the journeys of families navigating the confusing and, at times, emotionally overwhelming circumstances they encounter. The voices and lived experience of families and children bring this volume to life by underscoring family systems and a societal perspective about children’s mental health and illustrate the complexity and stigma that families and children experience. You Are Not Alone is highly recommended as a resource that will be used frequently by parents and family members, and all caregivers and professionals who have concerns about and who are committed to supporting children’s emotional well-being.” —Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, author of Uniquely Human

“In this vital resource, Dr. Crawford makes the complex world of children’s mental health accessible to all while uplifting the voices and experiences of real parents and caregivers. You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers is an essential guide for those struggling with their children’s mental health and looking for a path forward.” —Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of the On Purpose podcast

“This book is an absolute necessity. The crisis of children’s mental health is a crucial issue of our time, and for anyone who is worried about their child or a young person in their life, You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers is the guide they’ve been looking for. Dr. Crawford deftly blends her medical expertise with moving and honest accounts from real people to create a resource that will be valuable for years to come.” —Michele Borba, Ed.D, educational psychologist and bestselling author of UnSelfie and Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine