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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.

A fond adieu to Congressman Pete Stark

Posted on January 03, 2013

Regardless of your political affiliation it is important to recognize and honor those who have served our country for as…

Learning from the Newtown tragedy – we need to get literate about mental health

Posted on January 03, 2013

Guest Blog Post – Jennifer A. Oppenheim, PsyD, Public Health Advisor, Coordinator, Project LAUNCH , Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…

Pediatricians call for gun safety education and increased funding for treatment

Posted on December 29, 2012

Excellent article in the New England Journal of Medicine where pediatricians Judith and Sean Palfrey call for more education…

“Protect Our Kids” Commission needs family involvement!

Posted on December 28, 2012

The Friday before the holiday break was an important day as Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) introduced a bipartisan bill that…

Senate rejects international disabilities treaty. Huh?

Posted on December 28, 2012

In a year where Congress has not exactly been the impressive body we all hoped for, it is puzzling to…

Updated Paper on educational needs of system-involved youth

Posted on December 28, 2012

Network faithful will be pleased to know that the second edition of “Addressing the Unmet Educational Needs of Children…

National Council Awards of Excellence – still time to nominate!

Posted on December 28, 2012

We know that many of our readers are also affiliated with the National Council so we want to make…

Fix the Debt

Posted on December 25, 2012

A message from The Campaign to Fix the Debt: The most important issue facing our country today is fixing the…

Demand a Plan

Posted on December 23, 2012

It’s time. Join more than 800 mayors and 750,000 grassroots supporters to demand that President Obama and Congress step forward…