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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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“Just say no” to further NDD cuts

Posted on November 09, 2012
Go to our “Share Your Voice” section of the website and take action now. It takes only a minute…
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We can and must “reduce the burden of suicidality” now

Posted on November 09, 2012
Guest post by Dr. COL (Ret) George Patrin, MD, member of CMHNetwork Advisory Council – In response to our
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Celebrating the life of Robyn Boustead – the ultimate children’s advocate

Posted on October 30, 2012
The world of children’s mental health lost a true champion with the passing of Robyn Boustead, who I am pretty…
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His name is Bill – and he is fighting against seclusion and restraint

Posted on October 18, 2012
I want to tell you a story about a guy named Bill. Quite accomplished, nationally recognized for both journalism and…
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Why it is important to keep up with Carolyn Clancy of the AHRQ

Posted on October 03, 2012
More than a few Network faithful have emailed me asking why in the heck I continue to encourage you to…
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Critical transformation requirements missing in Obama’s Executive Order to improve access to mental health services for military

Posted on October 02, 2012
Guest blog -  Col (Ret) George Patrin, CMHNetwork Advisory Council Member – Regarding President Obama’s “Executive Order to Improve…
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If parents can’t get on Medicaid, what chance do kids have?

Posted on September 27, 2012
The Census Bureau just released new data on poverty, income and health insurance for last year, and the numbers…
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The Continued Need to Define and Implement Family-Driven Care

Posted on September 26, 2012
Guest Blog – Trina W. Osher, Huff Osher Consulting, Inc., Gary Blau, Chief, Child Adolescent & Family Branch, SAMHSA, Sandra…
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Epilepsy organizations could benefit from the lessons of a systems of care approach

Posted on September 21, 2012
Guest blogger – Princess Katana – Did you know that 1 in 26 Americans will develop epilepsy at some…