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Autism Awareness: Learn the Signs. Act Early.

April 2, 2013 – 5:18 am

April is Autism Awareness Month, and April 2 is World Autism Day. Nearly one in 88 children has been identified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network (1). ASDs are a group of [...]

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Talking with children about traumatic events

December 17, 2012 – 5:24 pm

Northern Lakes CMH offers deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, and the entire community of Newtown, Connecticut. Such unthinkable tragedies — especially those involving our children —take an immeasurable emotional toll. Our thoughts and prayers are with the parents and citizens of Newtown as they [...]

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Triple P Parenting Group Starting Up

July 13, 2012 – 10:49 am

A group for Crawford and Roscommon County parents with children ages 2-12 years old, demonstrating challenging behaviors, is beginning. It will be Fridays, July 27, August 3, 10, 17 and September 14. (Attendance on all dates is essential). The group will meet from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the COOR Intermediate School District near [...]

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Back to School Stress

August 22, 2011 – 5:00 am

The last days of summer vacation can trigger excitement as well as anxiety about the upcoming school year for both students and their families. While new teachers, new classrooms, new classmates, and possibly, for some, an entirely new school can be viewed as exciting challenges and opportunities for growth, some students may initially feel nervous. [...]

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New Resources on Teen Stress and Depression

May 6, 2011 – 5:00 am

Mental Health America has produced two new empowering brochures to address teen stress and depression. Created with input from parents, youth and advocates, these brochures provides readers with effective tips, strategies, and resources to help a youth in crisis.
Teen Stress and Depression: Guide for Teens combines teen stress and depression into one comprehensive brochure. It [...]

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Demonstrating resilience when dealing with trauma

May 5, 2011 – 5:00 am

Studies on the brain show that physical, emotional, or sexual abuse in childhood can cause permanent damage to the brain, reduce the size of parts of the brain, impact the way a child’s brain copes with daily stress, and can result in enduring problems such as depression, anxiety, aggression, impulsiveness, delinquency, hyperactivity, and substance abuse.
With [...]

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Significant Adversity Impairs Development in the First Three Years

February 28, 2011 – 4:43 pm

Children exposed to 5+ significant adversities in the first 3 years face a 76% likelihood of having one or more delays in their development. Learn more about childhood trauma’s impact at http://bit.ly/ik4yas and pass it on to observe National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day.

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Seeking Help

May 24, 2010 – 5:55 am

When to Seek Help
Parents and family members are usually the first to notice if a child has problems with emotions or behavior. Your observations, along with those of teachers and other caregivers, may lead you to seek help for your child. If you suspect a problem or have questions, consult your pediatrician or contact a [...]

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Early intervention pays off!

May 20, 2010 – 1:27 pm

Research in cost-effectiveness on early interventions indicates that providing appropriate and effective mental health services and supports to young children can result in positive long-term outcomes in areas such as educational attainment, delinquency and crime, and earnings.
*Karoly, L.A., Kilburn, M.R., and Cannon, J.S. (2005). Early childhood interventions: Proven results, future promise. Arlington, VA: RAND Corporation.

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Reflections from a Parent

August 18, 2009 – 5:00 am

I was recently asked to attend the Crawford County Commissioners’ meeting with Mary Hubbard and Greg Paffhouse. I was asked to discuss the system of care, etc. I felt very privileged to be asked to speak to this group of people.
As the parent of a child with serious emotional issues, I feel like I am [...]

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