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Teaching school children about mental health
January 4, 2017 | Emily Taylor
A recent BBC story profiles CuesEd, a program being used in some London schools to help children learn how to recognize, talk about and manage their emotions. The program aims to provide children with knowledge and skills before they reach adolescence.
Read the article about mental health education in English elementary school»
New Hampshire Program Finds Doctor Visits Help Keep Teens off Drugs and Alcohol
December 22, 2016 | Emily Taylor
A program in New Hampshire is finding that regular conversations with their doctor can be valuable in preventing drug and alcohol use by teens. The state has implemented an evidence-based “screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment” (SBIRT) protocol in 23 medical facilities across the state, thanks in part to grant funding.
KSOC-TV: The Role of Psychotropic Medication in Children’s Mental Health
December 5, 2016 | Emily Taylor
The latest KSOC-TV webcast is now available online featuring a discussion on the role psychotropic medication should have in children’s mental health.
Latest KSOC-TV Episode Available: Diverting to Treatment: Community Policing and Supporting Youth with Mental Health Needs
November 30, 2016 | Emily Taylor
The latest episode of KSOC-TV (Knowledge Network for Systems of Care TV), SAMHSA’s web-based technical assistance program featuring behavioral health experts, is available now. “Diverting to Treatment: Community Policing and Supporting Youth with Mental Health Needs” explores the changing role of law enforcement in supporting youth and young adults with mental health needs.
NCTSN Resources on Community Violence
November 18, 2016 | Emily Taylor
NCTSN has created two resources for youth about community violence. “Violent Places, Dangerous Times: Does Community Violence Control Your Life?” is a 1-page checklist to help youth assess the violence in their lives and communities. “Community Violence: Reactions and Actions in Dangerous Times” is a fact sheet for youth on protecting themselves from community violence.
Resource: NASP Guidance for Reinforcing Safe, Supportive and Positive School Environments for All Students
November 15, 2016 | Emily Taylor
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) has provided guidance to help schools to reinforce safe, positive and supportive environments for all students.
Access the NASP guidance for reinforcing safe school environments»
Clinician guide: Is it Child Traumatic Stress or ADHD?
November 3, 2016 | Emily Taylor
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) has published a guide to help distinguish ADHD from Child Traumatic Stress, which can have overlapping symptoms. The guide includes useful information for parents and caregivers, as well as clinician guidelines for diagnosing and treating ADHD and traumatic stress in children.
Children and Domestic Violence Fact Sheet Series
November 1, 2016 | Emily Taylor
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has a Child and Domestic Violence fact sheet series available for parents whose children have been affected by domestic violence.
Fact Sheet: Kinship Caregivers and the Child Welfare System
October 27, 2016 | Emily Taylor
A fact sheet available from the Child Welfare Information Gateway is designed for kinship caregivers–grandparents, aunts and uncles, other relatives, and family friends caring for children– with information on working effectively with the child welfare system. The fact sheet includes links to additional resources.
Parent Engagement Tool from Annie E. Casey Foundation for Non-Profits
October 19, 2016 | Emily Taylor
The Annie E. Casey Foundation has developed an assessment and planning tool for nonprofits to help them evaluate their current level of parent engagement and develop strategies for enhancing it. The tool includes recommendations for how to implement the assessment and planning process within your organization and real-world strategies for engaging parents.
Access the assessment tool and resources for improving parent engagement»