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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.

Feeling our Way through this National Nightmare to Address Guns and Mental Illness

Posted on December 18, 2012

Morning Zen Guest blogger ~ Victoria Costello ~ On day five of what has for so many…

New Awareness Day materials available

Posted on December 18, 2012

When is Awareness Day 2013?The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is proud to announce…

More resources for talking with kids about tragedy

Posted on December 14, 2012

More great tips from an article on ivillage about talking to kids about tragedy. The shooting at Sandy…

Specific strategies for talking with your kids about the tragedy in Connecticut

Posted on December 14, 2012

Greetings faithful readers. Our hearts are saddened by the senseless violence that took place at a Connecticut elementary school. The…

Call President Obama and Speaker Boehner in the next 48 hours

Posted on December 14, 2012

As you may have heard from the media, the President and congressional leaders still do NOT have a deal to…

Presidents and Speakers can figure it out

Posted on December 14, 2012

Don’t miss this wonderful Huffington Post opinion piece by Darrell M. West of the Brookings Institution where he goes…

Filling in Gaps in Consumer Assistance: How Exchanges Can Use Assisters

Posted on December 14, 2012

Network faithful take note. In the new age of health reform the role of Navigators will have primary importance. The…

New position open at The Commonwealth Fund

Posted on December 14, 2012

Network faithful take note! The Commonwealth Fund is searching for a Research Associate for the Affordable Health Insurance program.…

Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice – Young adults take note!

Posted on December 14, 2012

Great lead just in from Families USA. Young people take note – this is a wonderful opportunity to get involved…