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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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Healthy Transitions Initiative update – Moving forward!

Posted on October 11, 2013
Since sharing our conversation with Senate staff about the Healthy Transitions Initiative (HTI) funding we have received many emails…
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Policymakers must stop proposing selective agency funding as a compromise solution

Posted on October 04, 2013
Network faithful are encouraged to share today’s press release by the Children’s Mental Health Network with colleagues. We must speak…
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We have news about the Healthy Transitions Initiative funding… and you’re not gonna like it…

Posted on October 04, 2013
As faithful readers know, we have been sending correspondence to Senator Harkin of the Senate Subcommittee on Labor, Health and…
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Building resilience in classrooms and schools

Posted on October 01, 2013
Guest blog post by Kevin Dwyer, MA, NCSP ~ Most adults have memories of a favorite teacher and for most…
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Call to Action – Healthy Transitions Initiative – Day 35 – still no answer

Posted on September 20, 2013
Thirty-five days have passed since we sent our letter to Senator Harkin inquiring about what happened…
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The Wellness Discussion Guide and Family Health Plan: Tools to reduce toxic stress risks through a two-generation approach in the Family-Centered Medical Home

Posted on September 18, 2013
The Children’s Mental Health Network is pleased to share this important article contributed by lead author Martha Kaufman, MEd, NC Project…
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The ART Model for Increasing Engagement in Systems of Care: A 3-Step Brain-Based Model for Helping People Move from ‘Resistant’ to ‘Engaged’

Posted on September 18, 2013
Guest blog post by Laurie Ellington -  Clearly, the research in leadership and organizational change management demonstrates that our…
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Linking student support to school improvement

Posted on September 05, 2013
Guest blog post by Kevin Dwyer, MA, NCSP ~  Schools are becoming more effective in applying prevention science…
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“A good four minutes.” Amy Peterson shows how advocacy works

Posted on August 30, 2013
Guest Blog post by Amy Peterson ~  This may seem lengthy but I think it’s worth it. Even…
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