Childhood Mental Health

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The New Jersey Parents Caucus (NJPC) is conducting an online research study about children’s mental health diagnoses. We hope to better understand the experiences of our children during this difficult time. Your participation involves completing an online questionnaire which will … Continued

Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child: the one mistake you want to avoid: Advice from a child therapist A sensory guide for friends, families and professionals: Can I tell you about sensory processing difficulties? Depressed or anxious teens risk heart attack … Continued

Cyberbullying — bullying online rather than face to face — is linked to various types of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, both for victims and perpetrators, suggests new research. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/06/200623185242.htm

Hi NJ Parents Caucus, I hope all’s well with you. We have a limited number of spots left in our social skills groups, which are kicking off soon! We have a co-ed group of 5-8-year-olds, and girls and boys groups … Continued

Empowering the Parent & Family Team NJPC is offering a FREE five-week Professional Parent Advocacy Training program for parents, grandparents, foster parents, adoptive parents, and other caregivers raising children with emotional and behavioral challenges who are involved in the mental … Continued

A look at how problems with organization are evaluated. Read the article from the Child Mind Institute HERE

The National Institute of Mental Health is sponsoring two free webinars this week on services for youth with autism.  Transportation and Mobility Options to Support Postschool Transition for Youth with Autism Wednesday, December 11, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET This … Continued