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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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Disproportional rise in student suspensions among Black and Latino students and students with disabilities – Time for a wake-up call

Posted on November 17, 2015
Morning Zen Guest Blog Post ~ Kevin Dwyer If you are a teacher and have 20 children in your secondary…
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Integrating behavioral health with primary care for timely access gets results

Posted on November 17, 2015
Morning Zen Guest Blog Post ~ COL (Ret) George Patrin, M.D. The article on integrating care for mental health and…
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RAISE-ing some Questions

Posted on November 09, 2015
Morning Zen Guest Blog Post ~Wayne Munchel All the media hubbub surrounding the recent publication of the RAISE study has…
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Saving Congressman Murphy from Fraudulent Information

Posted on November 06, 2015
 Morning Zen Guest Blog Post ~ Dennis Embry Shakespeare writes eloquently about the dangers of flattery and…
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Alternatives Conference Update: Not the three-eyed monster some would report

Posted on November 03, 2015
The Alternatives Conference, now entering its 29th year, was at the center of controversy last year in the often…
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Parents: Kids Spurn Emotional Help For Fear ‘They Might Think I’m The Next Shooter’

Posted on October 30, 2015
Morning Zen Blog Post ~ Lisa Lambert ~ “He doesn’t want to take the risk and have someone think…
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I was an antipsychotic zombie

Posted on October 29, 2015
Morning Zen Guest Blog Post ~ Edward Opton For Halloween, I bring you a personal recollection from a person well…
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A tale of two letters: Members of Congress weigh in on the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015

Posted on October 23, 2015
Members of Congress sent two important letters regarding the Helping All Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015 (H.R.…
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Contact Congress to join Dear Colleague in support of NDD

Posted on October 23, 2015
Hey Network faithful, listen up. If you believe, as I do, that sequestration relief to nondefense discretionary programs is essential…