Physical, emotional, and social changes can make children and adolescents vulnerable to mental health problems. Additionally, mental health problems in children and adolescents often go hand‐in‐hand with other health and behavioral risk like drug use, experiencing violence, and other risky behaviors. Globally, it is estimated that 1 in 7, 10‐19 year‐olds experience mental health conditions, yet their conditions remain largely unrecognized and untreated. As parents and guardians, it is important to learn how to identify signs and symptoms of mental health distress, the risk factors that can impact their children’s mental health, and the resources available in the community