NAMI has launched an interactive, online resource center to support children and adults living with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Website visitors can:
Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options;
Get tips on managing ADHD at home, school and work;
Watch a “Fireside Chat” video series of leading psychiatrists discussing the condition;
Read personal stories about living with and managing ADHD;
Keep [...]
Please take part in the IDEA National Survey, a survey of whether the rights of students with disabilities and their parents are protected throughout the special education process. The IDEA National Survey Project is sponsored by the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), Autism Society of America (ASA), Autism National Committee (AutCom), and The Advocacy Institute (AI). [...]
Northern Lakes Community Mental Health (NLCMH) and the Crawford County Department of Human Services (DHS) are teaming up to provide a training workshop for foster parents and relative caregivers on caring for children who have experienced trauma. The workshop will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the [...]
Advocating for Children and Youth
May 3, 2011, marks National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. It is a day to focus on children, youth and young adults living with mental illness and to come together to advocate for a full array of effective services and supports for youth affected by mental illness. To date, a number of pending bills intended to improve [...]
Children’s staff at Northern Lakes CMH have been planning for a month for this week to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Awareness.
In Houghton Lake and Grayling, there will be coloring contests and essay contests, with gift card prizes donated by staff. In addition, there will be healthy snacks and water in the lobby, also donated by [...]
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