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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.

Congressman Tim Murphy introduces controversial Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013

Posted on December 15, 2013

On Friday, one day before the anniversary of the Newtown school shooting tragedy and on the same day of yet…

Virginia Governor proposes $38.3 million for mental health services

Posted on December 13, 2013

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has proposed $38.3 million for mental health services over the next two years and has ordered…

Coverage options for young adults who have a mental illness

Posted on December 13, 2013

Kaiser Health News consumer columnist Michelle Andrews answers this question from a reader. Read her response here.

Vanguard celebrates 25 years of excellence

Posted on December 13, 2013

The Children’s Mental Health Network congratulates Vanguard Communications, a key consultant to system of care communities for many years, as…

AHRQ’s Innovations Exchange focuses on mental health care in rural settings

Posted on December 13, 2013

The latest issue of the AHRQ Health Care Innovations Exchange features three innovation profiles describing programs that increased access…

HCAN report reveals human, economic costs of states’ rejection of expanded Medicaid funding

Posted on December 13, 2013

Governors and lawmakers in 25 states who reject federal support to expand state Medicaid programs are sacrificing thousands of lives…

HHS announces Affordable Care Act mental health services funding

Posted on December 13, 2013

CMS Press Release… The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that it plans to issue…

How does your county stack up on health insurance? Consult this interactive map

Posted on December 13, 2013

Read about the impending healthcare policy changes scheduled to be implemented under the Patient Protection & Affordable Care…

Help stop the pandemic of sexual violence against children

Posted on December 13, 2013

Network faithful should take note of a new digital magazine called Safe. The magazine is designed to help stop the…