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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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Assisted Outpatient Treatment community dialogue confirmed

Posted on January 25, 2015
At the end of November, the Children’s Mental Health Network convened a group of mental health advocates in the conference room…
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Four strategies to future proof your child and family serving organization

Posted on January 16, 2015
Are you feeling a constant sense of uncertainty related to on-going disruptive change and wondering how your organization…
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We’re Military “Brats,” not heroes, champs, little soldiers, or fledglings

Posted on January 16, 2015
Morning Zen Guest blogger ~ Donna Musil Can you imagine the outrage if the USO bought thousands of copies of a non-vet’s…
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What We Didn’t Say: A struggle — parenting children with mental illness — is finally shared

Posted on January 16, 2015
Morning Zen guest blogger ~ Robin Herman I’d seek out my friend —…
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Coming together on “the who” and “the what” so “the how” is actually what we need…

Posted on January 10, 2015
Morning Zen Guest blogger ~ Jody Levison-Johnson This Zen post was written in response to the recent CMHNetwork update on upcoming dialogues addressing…
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The imminent demise of parent voice, sort of

Posted on January 08, 2015
Morning Zen Guest blogger ~ Lisa Lambert ~ The other day I opened my mouth and my mother came out. This happens…
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Next steps for CMHNetwork focus on the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act: It’s gonna be a busy year!

Posted on January 08, 2015
At the end of November, the Children’s Mental Health Network convened a group of mental health advocates in the conference…
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Can we prevent psychosis? It’s more hopeful than NIMH Director Insel thinks

Posted on January 05, 2015
Morning Zen Guest blogger ~ Dennis D. Embry, Ph.D.  The Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, Dr. Thomas Insel wrote…
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Let’s work together to finally stop public and private systems from denying care and forcing our loved ones to go from crisis to crisis

Posted on December 19, 2014
Morning Zen Guest blogger ~ Debbie Plotnick How did we ever get from “no one will be treated for mental…