A new National Core Indicators (NCI) report has been released which give us in Michigan some reliable information about the experiences and outcomes of people with intellectual and/or developmental disability served by the public mental health system.
We can use this information to support our efforts to strengthen long-term policies, to [...]
December 8, 2012 – 2:16 pm
The federal government’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is creating free apps for iPhone and Android devices that help you track your health. From games to help idle teen hands trying to quit smoking, to apps about pregnancy, breastfeeding, health hotlines, how to find a health center, and much more, [...]
November 30, 2012 – 12:08 pm
SAMHSA, the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, has developed a guide which helps parents and teachers recognize common reactions children of different age groups (preschool and early childhood to adolescence) experience after a disaster or traumatic event. The guide offers tips for how to respond in a helpful way [...]
The Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) at Wayne State University is happy to announce a new webpage dedicated to providing families and professionals with information regarding diagnosis and treatment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The webpage’s URL is: http://ddi.wayne.edu/Autism.php
Using grant funds from the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, this site contains [...]
November 14, 2011 – 3:34 pm
The Mayo Clinic released a list of warning signs recently showing whether children might have mental disorders – a tool designed to identify undiagnosed children when they are most treatable without alarming parents of healthy children.
The 11 “action signs” are written in everyday English instead of medical jargon — for example, [...]
September 23, 2011 – 10:51 am
The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Mental Health Campaign for Mental Health Recovery aims to encourage, educate, and inspire people between the ages of 18 and 25 to support friends who are experiencing mental health problems.
Discrimination and stigma have made it harder and harder for people with mental illness to keep a [...]
The Center on Media and Child Health at Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health is dedicated to understanding and responding to the effects of media on the physical, mental and social health of children through research, production, and education.
Given that media play an ever-expanding role in children’s lives, how [...]
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 [...]
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