This report is the result of a two-year study sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Drug Abu
National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the prevalence and impact of trauma and traumatic stress among youth in the juvenile justice system and to describe emerging responses for identifying and treating these problems.
The SAFE-T Card, a 6 x 7, two-sided, foldable pocket card, is intended to provide an accessible and portable resource to mental health professionals whose clinical practice includes suicide assessment. It guides clinicians through five steps which address the patient’s level of suicide risk and suggest appropriate interventions.
This January 2007 newsletter of the Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Judges Commission features an article on the use of the Massachusetts Adolescent and Youth Screening Inventory (MAYSI-2).
This report presents examples of successful strategies used by states to improve early care and education for infants and toddlers, and support for families.
This resource presents information on instruments that can be used to screen and assess youth for mental health and substance use related disorders at various stages of the juvenile justice process
Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.
When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
