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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.

Stalling mental health cuts as a result of Sandy Hook: A tenuous situation at best

Posted on January 24, 2013

Thanks to Julio Abreu from Mental Health America for this timely article from the Washington Post. The article points…

Systems of Care: An Effective Strategy to Improve Outcomes for Youth in Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare who have Experienced Trauma

Posted on January 24, 2013

Another great opportunity to be involved in the important dialogue about the relationship between trauma and juvenile justice. The National…

Fact sheet on Medicaid, CHIP and the Exchanges is here

Posted on January 24, 2013

For Network faithful who want to be in the know – the fact sheet summarizing the 474-page rule on Medicaid,…

“Primer Hands On” – Training for Leaders On Building Effective Systems of Care

Posted on January 24, 2013

Hey Network faithful, an important announcement from Jim Wotring, Director, National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health, Georgetown University.…

RFP APF John & Polly Sparks Early Career Grant for Psychologists Investigating Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED)

Posted on January 23, 2013

About the American Psychological Foundation (APF) APF provides financial support for innovative research and programs that enhance the power…

CT reversing mental health cuts – for now

Posted on January 14, 2013

The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary has spurred discussion about mental health (and hopefully some action) at the Federal level…

Waxman recommends Biden consider mental health parity in gun debate

Posted on January 14, 2013

The Network was pleased to see that Representative Henry Waxman (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the Energy and Commerce Committee,…

Share your opinion on the debate about the legalization of marijuana

Posted on January 12, 2013

Ever since we announced that Dr. Michael Dennis, developer of the GAIN, a standardized biopsychosocial measure that integrates research…

Alert for System of Care grantees – Get your proposals in!

Posted on January 12, 2013

Note – This is for System of Care grantees onlyHey Network followers who are also involved in current system…