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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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Comment on Essential Health Benefits!

Posted on January 31, 2012
The deadline has passed but that does not mean we can rest. Continue to share your comments and be sure…
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What do hip replacements have to do with systems of care?

Posted on January 06, 2012
Good article in USA Today Money section focusing on an innovative approach to reducing health care costs that involves a…
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‘Essential Benefits’ and Health Reform

Posted on January 05, 2012
Great article in the New York Times on the Essential Benefits component of the health care reform law. Check back…
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Improving the use of Psychotropic Meds among youth in foster care – Important Opportunity for States

Posted on December 20, 2011
Network members. Please encourage your state leaders to review this important opportunity to be a part of improving the use…
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Facebook Provides First-of-a-Kind Service To Help Prevent Suicides

Posted on December 14, 2011
In partnership with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and SAMHSA, Facebook is announcing a new service that harnesses…
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Delivers its First Annual Report to Congress on High-Priority Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services

Posted on November 01, 2011
Hey folks, this is significant. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has come out with eleven high-priority clinical preventive…
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Health Leaders Call for National Mobilization Opposing Cuts to Programs that Support America’s Women, Children and Families on October 26

Posted on October 24, 2011
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs, the National WIC Association, and the National Family Planning and…
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At the end of the day SAMHSA is family and family sticks together…

Posted on October 23, 2011
Followers of the Children’s Mental Health Network know full well that we have been less than enamored with the level…
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Insight from the SAMHSA Advisory Meeting – Shaping our focus…

Posted on August 30, 2011
Thanks to all of the Children’s Mental Health Network members who listened in on the August 16th SAMHSA Advisory Committees…
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