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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.

CHCS tackles sustainability for family youth peer support and home and community-based services through Medicaid

Posted on May 14, 2013

Last week we shared the joint CMS/SAMHSA bulletin that had us jumping for joy about the possibilities ahead for…

The Woman Who Changed Her Brain: Barbara Arrowsmith-Young

Posted on May 14, 2013

Barbara Arrowsmith-Young is the Director of Arrowsmith School and Arrowsmith Program. She holds a B.A.Sc. in Child Studies from the…

Effective Strategies for Creating Safer Schools and Communities

Posted on May 13, 2013

About the Effective Strategies for Creating Safer Schools and Communities Series School safety requires a broad-based effort by the entire…

Children’s Mental Health Fact Sheet

Posted on May 13, 2013

The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare has produced a wonderful fact sheet perfect for downloading and sharing with…

Awareness Day flash-mobbers do it again in Baltimore

Posted on May 13, 2013

More than 100 flash-mobbers descended on McKeldin Square in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor to draw attention to Children’s Mental Health Awareness…

Suicidal Youth and their Families: Overcoming Barriers to Receiving Help

Posted on May 13, 2013

Here is another great resource from the Child Mind Institute’s Speak Up for Kids campaign. This webcast featues…

Friday Update – 5-10-13

Posted on May 10, 2013

Friday update 5-10-13 Greetings faithful readers – Happy Friday to you. Friday Update is…

MY LIFE Green Ribbon Super Sized!

Posted on May 10, 2013

MY LIFE went BIG by displaying a super sized green ribbon as part of their MY LIFE Youth Day at…

Family & Youth Roundtable loads up on tips for Awareness Week!

Posted on May 10, 2013

All week long, the Family & Youth Roundtable (FYRT) will be providing tips on ways you can get involved to reduce mental…