News from the Field Related to Wraparound
NIH-funded study reveals long-term emotional effects of poor sleep
August 5, 2016
According to recent research, children who experience inadequate or disrupted sleep are more likely to develop depression and anxiety disorders later in life.
Read about the research on the impact of lack of sleep on children»
New Recommendation: Limit Exposure to ‘virtual violence’ in children’s lives
August 1, 2016
New guidelines from American Academy of Pediatrics recommend limiting children’s exposure to “virtual violence” in video games and media. One recommendation is to “protect children under age six from all virtual violence, because they cannot always distinguish fantasy from reality”.
Read the article on guidelines for limiting kids’ exposure to virtual violence»
The Need for Trauma-Informed Care
July 29, 2016
In this article, Beverly Tobiason Psy.D., clinical director at Pima County Juvenile Court Center in Tucson, Arizona, describes something she’s seen frequently in her work: a diagnostic disconnect between trauma experiences and disruptive behavior disorders.
Families In Rural Areas Using Telemedicine For Psychiatric, Specialty Care
July 27, 2016
Forbes article on growing use of telemedicine – video-based care – for mental health services. Article cites recent research showing that the average age of patients using these services is 16 and they are being used mostly in rural areas where support is not otherwise available nearby.
Read the article on telemedicine for mental health care in rural areas»
Dads play key role in child development
July 22, 2016
Recent research by University of Michigan researchers tracks influence of both parents on child development. Researchers found that parents’ stress and mental health issues affect how parents interact with their children and, subsequently, childhood development.
Wraparound Services Measure Up in Cost/Benefit Analysis
July 19, 2016
A recent essay on the Brookings Institution’s education blog, The Brown Center Chalkboard, discusses a cost/benefit analysis of City Connects, a program that offers low-income students personalized support.
Read the essay about the measurable benefits of the City Connects program»
Mood Disorders and Teenage Girls
July 15, 2016
In this blog post, Dr. Ron J. Steingard of the Child Mind Institute discusses the high rate of mood disorders among teenage girls and offers general considerations for treatment options.
Read the post about diagnosis and treatment of teenage girls’ depression and anxiety»
New Resource: Assessing Readiness to Become a Parent Peer Support Provider
July 12, 2016
A new TA Network tip sheet produced by FREDLA is designed to help determine when a parent is ready to become a parent peer support provider (PPSP). The practical resource includes a list of qualifications and skills, as well as interview questions and links to other information.
Access the Parent Peer Support Provider Readiness Tip Sheet»
NAMI Program for Middle and High Schoolers Increases Understanding of Mental Health
July 11, 2016
NAMI’s Ending the Silence program is designed to help middle and high schoolers understand mental illness. The free classroom presentation helps raise awareness and change perceptions around mental health conditions.
Learn more and schedule a presentation in your community for the coming school year»
The 2016 KIDS COUNT Data Book
July 8, 2016
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s annual data book provides a snapshot on child welfare with statistics by state. This year’s data shows positive trends in several areas.