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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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Oh SAMHSA, Where Art Thou?

Posted on May 04, 2014
Morning Zen Guest Blogger ~ Liza Long What did Newtown mean, if we can’t get help for children and families in…
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Mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders are preventable – Letter to the Wall Street Journal signed by 23 leading prevention scientists

Posted on May 02, 2014
 Note: For those of you reading this post for the first time as a part of Friday Update, 7-10-15,…
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Act to Keep Students Safe

Posted on April 18, 2014
Guest blog post ~ Bill Lichtenstein & Amy Peterson A critical window of time is closing to protect…
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The power of words: What the Wall Street Journal didn’t tell you

Posted on April 17, 2014
Note: For those of you reading this post for the first time as a part of Friday Update, 7-10-15,…
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CMHNetwork continues education on the Healthy Transitions Initiative

Posted on April 07, 2014
When I have the honor of meeting with elected officials or their designees I make it a rule to always…
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Congressman Murphy has agreed to meet to discuss challenges in the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act

Posted on April 06, 2014
Last Thursday I attended the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health hearing on the Helping…
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Wall Street Journal editorial on SAMHSA “shameful, deceptive, and untruthful”

Posted on April 06, 2014
Earlier this week the Wall Street Journal published an unsigned editorial in their review and outlook section that eviscerates…
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Making opponents our friends – pass the Act

Posted on March 18, 2014
Guest blog post ~ Amy Peterson Reprinted with permission – Be sure to follow the advocacy efforts…
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An Intro to a Young Adult Consumer Publication

Posted on March 12, 2014
Morning Zen Guest Blogger ~ Lauren Grimes “I am not young enough to know everything.”