This monograph summarizes finding of a conference, Best Practices in Policy for Children's Mental Health Consultation Meeting with Stakeholders: Family and Youth Perspectives, which examined childr
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
This series of Web pages contains information on preventing suicide geared for specific audiences such as counselors, clergy, law enforcement personnel, and school health care providers.
National Policy Academy on Improving Services for Youth with Mental Health and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Involved with the Juvenile Justice System
This news article reports on a multi-agency collaboration, the National Policy Academy on Improving Services for Youth with Mental Health and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Involved with the
This first nationwide survey of juvenile justice detention centers looks at what happens when mental health services aren't readily available for youth.
This brief provides data on adolescents' experiences in their families, identifies where disparities exist and where needs for intervention are greatest, and discusses the implications for parenting and for policy. Topics include parent-adolescent closeness and communication, parental monitoring, eating meals together, and parental health behaviors.
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
The National Association of School Psychologists supports school psychologists and promotes healthy environments for children and youth by implementing research-based, effective programs that preve
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.
