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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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There is a storm coming and it is called sequestration

Posted on July 11, 2012
Last year, Congress enacted the Budget Control Act (BCA) as part of a compromise over raising the debt ceiling. A…
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Is it time to move on from the health care debate? No way!

Posted on July 11, 2012
“When the Supreme Court rules, we have a final answer the law is constitutional; it stands,” White House chief of…
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What the Supreme Court decision means for the Children’s Mental Health Network

Posted on June 29, 2012
For those of you who may have been hiding under a rock for the past 24 hours and haven’t yet…
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Polarized America: The Dance of Ideology and Unequal Riches

Posted on June 29, 2012
In these times of political vitriol and rancor it is helpful to reflect on a bit of history about…
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Agencies will have to show a return on the investment on their programs. Who suffers, who wins?

Posted on June 27, 2012
There is a front moving in on the federal funding landscape and it is bringing with it a renewed emphasis…
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Senate Appropriations markup – We must stay focused to save the CMHI

Posted on June 15, 2012
UPDATE – JUNE 18, 2012 – Senate Appropriations recommends CMHI be maintained at 2012 level…
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Emerging Priorities in Comparative Effectiveness Research: Will the children’s mental health community get on board?

Posted on June 08, 2012
Morning Zen Guest Blogger – Elaine Slaton Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) – research designed to aide stakeholders’ decisions; research…
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Celebrating the Life of Katie Beckett

Posted on May 21, 2012
Morning Zen Guest Blogger – Frank Rider Colleagues, some of the fortunate among us have had the opportunity to meet…
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Growing up on medication

Posted on May 11, 2012
Morning Zen Guest Blogger Lisa Lambert: Most parents know that the topic of psychotropic medication is charged with emotion.  Everyone from…