We know just how isolating and confusing it can be to parent a child or teen with mental or physical health conditions. Our unique parenting approach was developed by CMHRC mental health professionals, parents, and adults with lived experience who know first hand how to survive and thrive with mental illness. Now, for a limited time, you can access Palliative Parenting^TM at no cost!

Making Palliative Parenting^TM Count

This is the parenting model that the professionals at CMHRC use at home with their own children, both neurotypical and neurodivergent. That's how much we believe in this approach.

Palliative Parenting^TM isn't something we only teach to other people. We live it. It is a way of life for each and every one of us. We're ready to prove that it works. Are you ready to help us?

As you may already know, CMHRC's parenting model, called Palliative Parenting^TM, was created in collaboration among our mental health professionals, parents, and adults with the lived experience. This approach focuses on reducing isolation and improving quality of life for the whole family. 

Palliative Parenting^TM brings together parents and caregivers into a community, while providing tools to reduce symptoms, manage challenging behaviors, and nurture relationships. With included psychoeducation on the presentation of mood disorders in childhood and adolescence, this course is intended to equip parents and caregivers with the knowledge they need to understand the mental health hurdles their children face.

Parents and caregivers willing to participate in the Palliative Parenting^TM class; complete before, after, and follow-up surveys; and keep track of their children's daily behaviors and symptoms may be eligible to participate in this study at no cost. For more information take the interest survey or use the link below to email us. 

Panel Discussion with the Authors of The First

Peer-Reviewed Expert Consensus on the Use

of Ketogenic Therapy for Serious Mental Illness

March 25th, 2026 5:00-6:30pm Eastern Time

A new expert consensus published in Frontiers in Nutrition marks a significant milestone in the field of metabolic psychiatry. This paper offers practical, experience-based recommendations for clinicians interested in using ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT) as an adjunctive approach to support individuals living with serious mental illnesses (SMIs), including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. 

We're excited to announce that the authors of this groundbreaking paper will join us to discuss the paper and its findings in detail in a live panel discussion. 

Register by March 20th and receive a copy of the paper in your email inbox to read before you attend!

Authors include:

• Georgia Ede, MD, Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatrist and author of Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind
• Matt Bernstein, MD, Psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at Ellenhorn 
• Lori Calabrese, MD, Founder and Medical Director, Touchpoints180
• Iain Campbell, PhD, Baszucki Research Fellow in Metabolic Psychiatry at the University of Edinburgh 
• Nicole Laurent, LMHC, Metabolic Psychiatry provider specializing in Ketogenic Therapies
• Chris Palmer, MD, Asst. Professor Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School and Author of Brain Energy
• Shebani Sethi, MD, Stanford Physician-Scientist & Clinical Associate Professor 
• Beth Zupec-Kania, MD, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and author of The Modified Keto Cookbook

Parenting with Confidence & Calm

March 18th, 2026 7:30-8:30 PM Eastern Time

Heard about Palliative Parenting but not really sure what it's all about? Want to learn more before you commit to participating? Well this months webinar is the perfect chance.

Join us for an in depth conversation with parents who live and breathe the Palliative Parenting approach. Learn how the concepts, techniques, and strategies were developed from the professionals and parents who created and practice them. 

Silver Linings Playbook

March 19, 2026 - 8:30pm Eastern Time

After eight months of treatment in a mental health facility for bipolar disorder, Patrizio “Pat” Solitano Jr. is released into the care of his parents, Patrizio Sr. and Dolores. His primary focus is to reconcile with his ex-wife, Nikki who has not only moved away but she’s obtained a restraining order against him.

Pat’s therapist tries to convince him to keep taking his medication to avoid a relapse that might send him back to the hospital. Pat tells him that he has a new outlook on life: He attempts to see the good, or silver linings, in all that he experiences.

Watch the movie on your own, and then join parents, caregivers, educators, and practitioners who are interested in watching films and reading books related to mental health, mental illness, parenting, and more. Join us for lively, engaging, and supportive discussion of our eclectic selection of books and movies and find a welcoming community.

With Your Contribution

We Can Begin to Turn The Tide On The Mental Health Crisis

At CMHRC, we believe that everyone deserves access to effective mental health care, and we are committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent people from getting the help they need.

But we can’t do it alone.

We are asking for your support in raising crucial funds to:

• Increase awareness and education about mental health, so that recognition happens sooner and more families seek help.
• Advocate for better resources and access to care, ensuring that those who are diagnosed can receive timely, effective treatment.
• Provide direct support to individuals and families who are struggling, with services that address their unique needs.

Every donation makes a real difference. For example:

• A gift of $50 can help us provide critical mental health resources and support for a family in need.
• A gift of $200 can fund an outreach campaign to raise awareness and reduce stigma.
• A donation of $500 can sponsor a workshop to train healthcare professionals on recognizing and treating mental health conditions in childhood.

When parents and families have access to the guidance and resources we offer, everything changes for the better for the child, the parents, and the whole family. 

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