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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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Joint bulletin from CMS & SAMHSA paves the way for a systems of care approach

Posted on May 09, 2013
A remarkable development took place on Tuesday at the SAMHSA National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day kickoff. The Centers for…
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Oregon family and youth organizations model collaboration

Posted on May 07, 2013
How appropriate for this very special week in May when we intensify our focus on children’s mental health that we…
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Insel shakes it up at NIMH

Posted on May 06, 2013
The Network is quickly becoming a fan of Thomas Insel, head of the National Institute of Mental Health. To say…
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Senate OKs mental health package on gun bill – but do we really gain anything?

Posted on April 18, 2013
The Congressional Budget Office is out with a cost estimate analysis of S. 689 Mental Health Awareness and Improvement…
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If workforce shortage is a challenge everyone agrees on why is this Commission sitting idle?

Posted on April 18, 2013
Hey, remember way back in 2010 when the GAO announced appointments to a new National Health Care Commission? Here is…
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North Carolina moving way too fast with Medicaid consolidation efforts

Posted on April 18, 2013
Holy smokes – if you live in North Carolina, it is best not to take a nap or close your…
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Robbing Peter to pay Paul…

Posted on April 13, 2013
Okay Network faithful, another important component of the Affordable Care Act you need to commit to memory because it will…
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Childhood mobility & mental health issues

Posted on April 12, 2013
How do you recognize Third Culture Kids (TCK’s), expat kids, and other mobile children in your practice? What issues…
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Health Care and Education Reform: Make Room for Children’s Mental Health

Posted on April 11, 2013
The children’s mental health system in America is as fragile as the vulnerable youth it is intended to serve. That…