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J. Seybold's Survival Guides
A Survival Guide for Kids in the Psych Ward
A Survival Guide for Kids in the Psych Ward is one of the first peer-written resources designed for children entering inpatient psychiatric care. Moving beyond scary clinical pamphlets, this guide provides age-appropriate answers about:Written by a former patient, this guide was designed for the more than 200,000+ children hospitalized in psychiatric facilities annually who may not have a peer who "knows the ropes" of the psych unit.Specs:- Paperback: Perfect Bound (no staples)
- Trim Size: 5.500" x 8.500" (216mm x 140mm)
- Page Count: 40
- Paper: Groundwood
- Cover/Back: Gloss
- Book weight: 0.122 lb (55.34 g)
- Spine width: 0.10722 in (2.72 mm)
- Carton Qty: 158
- ISBN: 979-8-2958-0600-1
A Survival Guide for Parents with Kids in the Psych Ward
"I've been in your shoes before, and I know how scary it is. I wrote this guide because I wish I had it when I went into my first psych ward."A Survival Guide for Parents with Kids in the Psych Ward is one of the first peer-written resources designed for parents of children entering inpatient psychiatric care. Moving beyond scary clinical pamphlets, this guide provides answers about:The Intake Process: What to expect when the door to the unit closes.
Ward Life: Pro tips about ward life that most parents never hear from the nurses.
Daily Survival: How to survive anxiety and focus on your mental health, too!
Going Home: A guide for telling people your child was in the hospital and how to handle school absences.Written by a former patient, this guide was designed for the more than 200,000+ children hospitalized in psychiatric facilities and their parents who may not have a peer who "knows the ropes" of the ward.
Coming Soon
J. Seybold is planning on writing more books in the Survival Guides series, focusing on mental health. If you have any suggestions, questions, etc you may contact me at [email protected]
Get the facts
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 24. Knowing the facts can save a life.* per Children's Mercy* Stats (see below) per CDC
1,026,000+
Between 2018 and 2021, an annual average of 1,026,000 kids went to ERs for mental health reasons.
200,000+
Over 200,000 kids in the United States are hospitalized in psych wards each year.
64%
By 2019, approximately 64% of pediatric mental health hospitalizations were for attempted suicide, suicidal ideation, or self-harm.
More Resources
I have personally used the 988 Lifeline so I will always refer people to it, as it provides many resources to both children and adults about mental health. I am not affiliated with the Lifeline, I just wanted to list it here as a valuable resource for anyone in need.
Visit the 988 Lifeline website here:
J. Seybold
J. Seybold is an author whose previous work has been featured on iconic institutions' websites, such as Giovanni’s Room, Magers and Quinn Booksellers, and recognized in the 2026 Indie California Library Collection.
Contact Me
Whether you work at a hospital, are a concerned parent wanting help, or anyone else, you may contact me through this form. I will reply to you as soon as possible.Messages go to this inbox if you'd prefer to just send it through your email provider: [email protected]Note: Please send any inquiries about stocking my book(s) in hospitals, psych units, etc through a manual email through your email provider if possible with the subject line: STOCKING INQUIRY (YOUR HOSPITAL NAME/INFO HERE). My books are available on Ingram if you'd prefer to stock the book(s) without contacting me:Current ISBNs:A Survival Guide for Kids in the Psych Ward (print):979-8-2958-0600-1A Survival Guide for Parents with Kids in the Psych Ward979-8-2958-8613-3
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