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Creating change in children’s mental health requires that many people and organizations work together for a common cause – helping the millions of children facing mental health and learning challenges get the care and support they need and deserve. The Child … Continued
QuickStats: Percentage of Children and Adolescents Aged 5-17 Years with Diagnosed Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), by Race and Hispanic Ethnicity – National Health Interview Survey, United States, 1997-2014. Read HERE.
As part of the Administration’s ongoing commitment to help individuals experiencing mental health problems, today Vice President Biden announced that $100 million will soon be available to increase access to mental health services and improve mental health facilities. “The fact … Continued
FRANKLIN – Sometimes, through tragedy, opportunity presents itself. That is exactly the case for a pair of Sussex County mothers who after losing their sons came together to plan a walk to “change the face of addiction,” with each having … Continued
Prevention by Targeting Troubled Families is the newest video from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Road to Recovery Television Series, delving into the relationship of addiction and trauma, acknowledging the long-term impacts on children and families. This … Continued
Posted courtesy of Federation of Families of South Carolina: In 2011, eleven percent of school-age children had been diagnosed with ADHD. That’s sixteen percent more than in 2007 and 53 percent more than a decade ago, according to a New … Continued
New resource that is intended to help parents and educators to build resilience in young children. This initiative provides “free resources designed to help children navigate everyday challenges such as separating for the day, sharing, and overcoming mistakes.” The website … Continued
Children born to middle-aged men are more likely than those born to younger fathers to develop any of a range of mental difficulties, including attention deficits, bipolar disorder, autism and schizophrenia, according to the most comprehensive study to date of … Continued