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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.

Parents: Kids Spurn Emotional Help For Fear ‘They Might Think I’m The Next Shooter’

Posted on October 30, 2015

Morning Zen Blog Post ~ Lisa Lambert ~ “He doesn’t want to take the risk and have someone think…

IMD Exclusion: Its History, Effects, and Future Policy Implications

Posted on October 30, 2015

Mental Health America’s Regional Policy Council is holding a free webinar on the IMD Exclusion. This has been a topic…

Upcoming live webisode: “Behavioral Health Concerns in Classrooms”

Posted on October 29, 2015

The latest KSOC-TV webisode, “Behavioral Health Concerns in Classrooms,” will air on Tuesday, November 3 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Eastern time.This webisode…

I was an antipsychotic zombie

Posted on October 29, 2015

Morning Zen Guest Blog Post ~ Edward Opton For Halloween, I bring you a personal recollection from a person well…

A tale of two letters: Members of Congress weigh in on the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015

Posted on October 23, 2015

Members of Congress sent two important letters regarding the Helping All Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015 (H.R.…

Contact Congress to join Dear Colleague in support of NDD

Posted on October 23, 2015

Hey Network faithful, listen up. If you believe, as I do, that sequestration relief to nondefense discretionary programs is essential…

Celebrating the life of Chris Marshall

Posted on October 22, 2015

It is with sadness that I share the news of the passing of Chris Marshall. Chris was a long-time member…

Youth M.O.V.E. National joins Text Talk Act campaign

Posted on October 21, 2015

Youth M.O.V.E. National has partnered with Text Talk Act to host a fourth dialogue on mental health this fall. Join…

9 ways parents knew it was time to get their child mental health help

Posted on October 21, 2015

Recognizing the early signs of mental illness isn’t always easy. There’s no blood test results and (usually) no tumors to…