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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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Do your part to support a strong 302(b) allocation

Posted on February 14, 2014
Network faithful take note. Each year, the Committee on Education Funding, the Coalition for Health Funding, and the Campaign…
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Newspaper draws back the curtain on the state of (dis)affairs in the CA mental health delivery system – Why we link it to Parity

Posted on February 07, 2014
A gut-wrenching story was just published in the California Sacramento Bee newspaper regarding the alarming trend in California showing…
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New Statewide Family Network grants get the ax. What you should know and what you should do.

Posted on January 31, 2014
SAMHSA  announced last week that the proposed funding for up to six new Statewide Family Network grants would not…
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Over the age of 18 and have experienced restraint and seclusion? Your voice is needed

Posted on January 29, 2014
I am working with a group of people (Action to Keep Students Safe) who are developing a campaign to…
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Good news for the Healthy Transitions Initiative

Posted on January 17, 2014
Note: This Zen piece was written before the President had signed the Omnibus bill. The bill has now been signed…
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Home & community-based waivers a step in the right direction for youth and families

Posted on January 11, 2014
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS, just published a final rule on Home…
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Celebrating the strength and diversity of young adults with mental health challenges

Posted on January 04, 2014
In our continuing focus on the joy, brilliance, strength and fortitude of young adults who have had experience with receiving…
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Got grit? Four strategies for how system of care leaders can use their brain’s braking system to increase perseverance and personal resilience

Posted on December 28, 2013
Guest Morning Zen contributor and Network faithful Laurie Ellington of Zero Point Leadership TM continues our education on the…
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Congressman Tim Murphy introduces controversial Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013

Posted on December 15, 2013
On Friday, one day before the anniversary of the Newtown school shooting tragedy and on the same day of yet…