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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.

F.D.A. approval of OxyContin use for children continues to draw scrutiny

Posted on October 12, 2015

Teen foster care program reduces drug use in early adulthood

Posted on October 10, 2015

Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care has demonstrated advantages over group residential placement for teen girls who are mandated…

ED & HHS release policy statement on inclusion in early childhood programs

Posted on October 10, 2015

The “Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs,” released jointly by…

NIH launches landmark study on substance use and adolescent brain development

Posted on October 10, 2015

NIH awarded 13 grants to research institutions around the country as part of a landmark study about…

SAMHSA provides up to $649 million for programs addressing children’s mental health and substance use

Posted on October 10, 2015

SAMHSA Press Release – Friday, October 2, 2015 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)…

Federal agencies join forces to help young children thrive

Posted on October 10, 2015

SAMHSA Press Release – Wednesday, October 7, 2015 – The U.S. Department of…

Time to talk about guns

Posted on October 10, 2015

Morning Zen guest blog post ~ Liza Long ~ Please don’t shoot me! In 2012,…

Eliot Brenner joins the CMHNetwork Advisory Council

Posted on October 09, 2015

Please join us in welcoming Eliot Brenner to the Children’s Mental Health Network Advisory Council. Eliot Brenner…

The Prevention Institute is hiring!

Posted on October 08, 2015

The Prevention Institute is searching for strong candidates for several exciting positions. They are particularly looking for…