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Note: The Children’s Mental Health Network ceased operation in December, 2023. This archived website is available for you to peruse past articles and our vast library of research articles and news sources on children’s mental health, dating back to 2012.

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Honors Martin Rafferty’s Inspirational Life Journey

Posted on October 27, 2017
Morning Zen Guest Blog Post ~ Jammie Farish Martin Rafferty, Executive Director of Youth ERA (formerly Youth MOVE…
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Fighting Not to Lose Ground

Posted on October 20, 2017
Morning Zen Guest blogger ~ Lisa Lambert ~ I find myself in an odd position these days.…
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Systems of Care Champion Judith Meyers Transitions From Leadership Role at CHDI

Posted on September 29, 2017
Policy-makers, providers, families, youth, and advocates for improving services and supports for children with mental health challenges and their families…
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Expanding Access to Care: The Future of Evidence-Based Mental Health Treatment

Posted on September 20, 2017
Morning Zen Guest Blog Post ~ Eliot Brenner ~ Author’s note: The ideas presented in this Morning Zen…
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The Youth ERA Has Arrived, and Advocacy Will Never Be the Same

Posted on September 02, 2017
  Have you heard? Have you seen the video? Do you feel the foundation of understanding about what defines…
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Children’s Mental Health Advocacy Community Loses a Champion With the Passing of Norman Smith

Posted on September 01, 2017
The children’s mental health advocacy community lost a true champion with the passing of Norman Smith, earlier this week.…
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Trauma Is the Gateway Drug – an Ace’s Informed Approach to Substance Abuse Treatment

Posted on July 09, 2017
Morning Zen Guest Blog Post ~ Wayne Munchel ~ “We treat people’s solutions as problems.” Vincent Felitti MD, the eminent…
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Is SAMHSA Giving Up on Transition-Age Youth?

Posted on July 07, 2017
UPDATE - A step in the right direction The recently released Senate Labor-HHS Bill includes…
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Stand Up to ACA Repeal in the Senate!

Posted on June 09, 2017
Momentum is building for Affordable Care Act repeal in the Senate as moderates appear to be warming to some…