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How Gaps In Mental Health Care Play Out In Emergency Rooms
November 14, 2016 | Emily Taylor
Recent research compared data on emergency room visits for people with physical ailments and those with mental health conditions and found that those with mental health conditions were in the ER longer and were more often admitted to the hospital. Researchers said that for psychiatric patients coming to the ER in a crisis, it’s difficult for hospitals to refer them for continued treatment. Children are among those most impacted due to lack of child psychiatrists.
Crisis in Foster Care Caused by Epidemic Drug Addiction
October 17, 2016 | Emily Taylor
Across the country, states are struggling to find placements for the number of children needing foster care. In many cases, this trend is being attributed to an increase in drug abuse and addiction among parents.
Counsel or Criminalize? Why Students of Color Need Supports, Not Suspensions
October 12, 2016 | Emily Taylor
This report from the Center for American Progress outlines issues facing students of color, including greater likelihood of traumatic experiences and poverty, lack of school-based services and “higher incidence of suspension, expulsion, and even contact with law enforcement.” The report also provides policy recommendations to address these issues.
Read the report on the need for improved mental health supports in schools»
New Brief from NASHP: Treatment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and the EPSDT Benefit
October 12, 2016 | Emily Taylor
The National Academy for State Health Policy’s brief, “Treatment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and the EPSDT Benefit,” offers clarification on services for Medicaid-eligible children with ASD and, specifically, the expected adherence to the EPSDT benefit, along with examples of strategies currently being used by multiple states.
Access the brief on Autism Spectrum Disorders and the EPSDT benefit»
New KSOC-TV: Altering the Course: First Episode Psychosis Intervention
October 6, 2016 | Emily Taylor
The most recent webisode of the Knowledge Network for Systems of Care TV (KSOC-TV) webcast focuses on first episode psychosis intervention. Hosted by Gary Blau and featuring expert guests, it provides valuable information and resources for providers, youth and families. Watch the episode on First Episode Psychosis Intervention»
TA Network Monthly Minute: SOC for Children with Co-Occuring Developmental and Behavioral Health Disorders
September 30, 2016 | Emily Taylor
TA Network’s latest Monthly Minute video offers an overview of co-occurring developmental and behavioral health disorders and how systems of care can help. It includes relates resources and links to access additional information.
School Nurses Can Be Mental Health ‘Detectives’ But They Need Help
September 29, 2016 | Emily Taylor
This NPR story, another from their recent series on mental health in the schools, looks at the special role school nurses can play in helping to identify potential mental health issues.
Mental Health In Schools: A Hidden Crisis Affecting Millions Of Students
September 27, 2016 | Emily Taylor
The first in NPR’s recent series on children’s mental health in schools, this story outlines all of the people in children’s lives who could help to identify a potential mental health need, and the challenges faced by the adults in each of the roles. Read Part One in the NPR Ed series on mental health in schools»
New Training Guidelines from National Child Traumatic Stress Network
September 27, 2016 | Emily Taylor
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) has shared new training resources on a variety of empirically supported treatments and promising practices. This collection of videos and documents includes information on trauma-informed interventions and therapy for children and families.
Access the NCTSN training resources on trauma intervnetions and treatment»
Viewpoint: How Can We Address The Psychiatrist Shortage?
September 22, 2016 | Emily Taylor
In this viewpoint piece, Gil Noam argues for the need to reach children through the school system for effective early detection and intervention of mental health concerns. He advocates the implementation of a “targeted prevention and intervention approach” similar to that used for physical and dental health.
Read the viewpoint piece on meeting the mental health needs of children and youth»