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Looking for a specific resource related to children’s mental health research, policy and practice? Use the search filter below to search for highlighted resources 2012 to 2023.

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.

National Prevention Council 2013 Annual Status Report

The National Prevention, Health…

National Trends in Psychotropic Medication Use in Young Children: 1994 – 2009

OBJECTIVE: To examine recent national trends in psychotropic use for very young children at US outpatient medical visits. …

New 10-Year Study and Data Files on National Drug Use Available

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): 10-Year Substate R-DAS (2002 to 2011) data are now available…

NIMH Director Dr. Tom Insel explains why studying childhood psychiatric disorders is so important

Don't miss yet another great webinar from the Child Mind Institute as part of their Speak Up for…

One Voice, One Community: Building Strong and Effective Partnerships Among Community and Faith Organizations

This guide offers communities strategies for developing partnerships with faith-based organizations…

Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit

This toolkit equips communities and local governments with material to develop…

Overweight Adolescents and Life Events in Childhood

OBJECTIVES: To test the association of life events in childhood with overweight risk in adolescence; to examine the effects…

Parenting after trauma: Understanding your child’s needs

All children need homes that are safe and full of love. Children who have experienced severe trauma may need…

Parents and siblings influence future drug risk in different ways

NIH-funded research using twin and adoption studies shows that siblings exert a greater environmental influence on a person’s risk for…