Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), Zero to Three
This brief outlines research to make the case that state policies can promote the quality and continuity of early childhood experiences and positively impact the healthy growth and development
Recent studies indicate that one in five U.S. children and adolescents experiences mental health problems. Because 75 percent of children with diagnosed mental health disorders are seen in primary care settings, pediatric primary care providers are in a key position to address social, emotional, and behavioral issues in their patients.
Early childhood mental health consultation (ECMHC) is one of the five required community-level interventions for Project LAUNCH. ECMHC serves as a powerful tool for supporting young children’s social and emotional health and development.
This annual report provides information on the health status and needs of infants, children, adolescents, children with special health care needs, and women of childbearing age.
This study examined high school teachers’ awareness and knowledge of the issue of self-cutting behavior in adolescent students and assessed their ability to intervene with a self-cutting student. Participants included 150 teachers from three suburban Chicago high schools who completed a self-administered questionnaire measuring current knowledge of self-cutting.
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.
