You Are Not Alone: Navigating Your Child's Mental Health
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
15 West St
Natick, MA 01760
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FREE in-person event with limited seating. Register early!
From tantrums to teen mood swings, many caregivers wonder: Is this a phase—or something that requires professional support? Join child psychiatrist and NAMI Associate Medical Director Dr. Christine Crawford for an empowering and practical conversation on kids’ mental health—from preschool through high school. Based on her new book You Are Not Alone, Dr. Crawford offers compassionate guidance, expert insights, and real stories from families to help you feel informed and supported—no matter where you are on the journey. You are not alone—and together, we can help kids thrive.
Designed for:
- Parents, caregivers, and educators of preschool through high school students. Middle and high school students are also welcome to attend with their parents/caregivers.
For Educators & Mental Health Professionals:
- Certificates of attendance available upon request
- PDPs offered for Natick Public School educators and staff
Additional Event Features:
- Q&A with Dr. Christine Crawford
- Book sales by Ten Trees Books
- Follow-up email with additional resources for all registered participants
- Parents/caregivers may bring their middle and high school students
Spark Kindness is committed to providing events that are accessible to all community members. Live ASL Interpretation will be provided at this event. Please contact us with accommodation questions at info@sparkkindness.org. Spark Kindness is an Autism Welcoming Organization. View the "Know Before You Go" with location and parking details here.
About Our Event Co-Host
The Resilience Project is a Community Health Initiative from the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The Resilience Project is an innovative school and community-based program promoting the emotional health and well-being of children, teens and those who support them.
About Our Presenter
Dr. Christine M. Crawford, MD, MPH is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in adult, child, and adolescent mental health. Currently, she serves as the Associate Medical Director for the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) and as an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Crawford is passionate about teaching trainees and was the receipt of the 2025 Educator of the Year Award at Boston University School of Medicine.
Recognized for her contributions to mental health, Dr. Crawford has been featured on the cover of Boston Magazine for their annual 2025 Top Doctors edition. She is a trusted expert in child mental health, frequently consulted by major media outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, The Boston Globe, NBC, PBS, and Medscape. Dr. Crawford has also made on-camera appearances for prominent programs such as the Today Show, BBC, and local news affiliates of CBS, Fox, and ABC.
In addition to her clinical and media work, Dr. Crawford is the author of "You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Your Child’s Mental Health," providing essential resources for families navigating mental health challenges.
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