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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.

NFL player Benjamin Watson speaks out on Ferguson

Posted on November 27, 2014

Network faithful are encouraged to give a read to the post by New Orleans Saints football player Benjamin Watson…

New grants available for helping disconnected youth

Posted on November 27, 2014

The Obama administration is now accepting applications for a small pilot program aiming to boost outcomes for homeless…

White House student film festival: The impact of giving back

Posted on November 27, 2014

If you know a budding student filmmaker, consider this their casting call: President Obama just announced the second…

Engaging youth and young adults through social media

Posted on November 24, 2014

Social media continues to be an important tool for youth and young adults to connect with the world and with…

How autism freed me to be myself

Posted on November 24, 2014

When she was nine years old, doctors confirmed Rosie King’s self-diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome. With…

The Art of Yoga Project

Posted on November 24, 2014

Network faithful take note of this innovative program focused on incarcerated adolescent girls in Palo Alto California. Because…

When I stand in your shoes: open letter from a mom to a teen

Posted on November 24, 2014

Morning Zen guest blog bost ~ Nina Bingham I’m going to say to you what I wish I’d gotten…

Sins of the Mother

Posted on November 24, 2014

Morning Zen guest blog post ~ Liza Long Why Blaming Nancy Lanza for Adam’s Illness Is Easy (and Why…

Youth leaders meet in Seattle, WA to honor National Recovery month

Posted on November 23, 2014

CMHNetwork report from the field ~ Alicia Frometa, with video contribution from Youth N Action in Seattle, Washington…