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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.

HHS finalizes rule guaranteeing 100 percent funding for new Medicaid beneficiaries

Posted on March 29, 2013

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced a final rule with a request for comments that provides,…

Promoting quality in health reform – I’m sorry, did you say quality?

Posted on March 29, 2013

Okay folks, take a deep breath and think quality. With the high-pitched buzz about increased access to services with the…

More than just books: Arizona libraries add public health nurses

Posted on March 29, 2013

Now here is a concept we can get behind – Public health nurses in the library. Libraries in Tucson, Arizona…

Reclaiming Futures: A Model for Communities Helping Teens Overcome Drugs, Alcohol and Crime

Posted on March 29, 2013

Upcoming Webinar: “Reclaiming Futures: A Model for Communities Helping Teens Overcome Drugs, Alcohol and Crime” Date: Tuesday April 30, 2013…

School-based health centers enhance access to mental health services for adolescents, particularly African-American and Hispanic males

Posted on March 28, 2013

In addition to standard primary care services, Connecticut’s 78 school-based health centers offer a broad array of confidential mental…

Colorado bans discrimination based on sexual orientation

Posted on March 26, 2013

Congratulations to Colorado for stepping it up and joining Oregon and California to explicitly prohibit insurers from discriminating against an…

Associated Press adds ‘mental illness’ entry to AP Stylebook

Posted on March 26, 2013

Big props to the Associated Press (AP) for coming up with guidelines for journalists on how to approach the topic…

Friday update 3-22-13

Posted on March 24, 2013

Friday update 3-22-13 Greetings faithful readers – Happy Friday to you from beautiful San…

ASTART provides education on signs of abuse in residential treatment

Posted on March 21, 2013

Dear Colleague, We wish to offer important information to mental health and medical professionals providing services to youth who…