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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.

Bazelon guide to Medicaid under ACA only part of what is needed

Posted on July 22, 2012

The Bazelon Center just released a new guide to help advocates, providers and state leaders improve health coverage…

Kristin Melton hits stigma head on: The story behind her question

Posted on July 21, 2012

I’ve always been interested in children’s mental health and supporting the growth of families. I’ve done this in various…

House proposing to terminate AHRQ

Posted on July 21, 2012

Over the past six months we have highlighted many excellent resources and opportunities from the Agency for…

Medicaid Block Grants?

Posted on July 20, 2012

Not since the Clinton Administration have we heard the call for Medicaid block grants. Republican governors have dusted off the…

Understanding health care reform is like spinning plates

Posted on July 20, 2012

New Bilingual Resources for Hispanic Families

Posted on July 20, 2012

The Partnership at Drugfree.org has just produced a great Spanish-language web resource and educational campaign helps parents have frequent…

Where is Friday Update?

Posted on July 20, 2012

For a plausible answer as to why Friday Update was late this week, watch this video by Lev Yilmaz. Scott

Mental Health Parity for African-Americans? Not even close…

Posted on July 20, 2012

“Historically, what has happened is African Americans are given more institutionalization and drugs as the treatment of choice as opposed…

Kid’s Share report just released

Posted on July 20, 2012

Yesterday the Urban Institute released the sixth annual Kids’ Share report. The report is designed to highlight how the government…