May 19, 2013

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Children’s Mental Health Week

Children’s Mental Health Week (CMHW) is  May 5-11 & Children’s Mental Health Day is Wednesday, May 8. Here are some helpful links and information for promoting this week and raising awareness.  CMHW tool kits are available online.  Two excellent CMHW videos are available to view on DMH’s YouTube Channel: http://youtu.be/i98rAtg2NHk (:15 PSA) http://youtu.be/Skkd-TA1JNo (:30 PSA) [...]

National Link Coalition

The National Link Coalition (NLC) is the national resource center on the link between animal abuse and human violence.  Each month NLC keeps you up-to-date on public policy, programs and research where animal abuse, domestic violence, child maltreatment and elder abuse meet. The Link Newsletter – January 2013 The Link Newsletter – February 2013

CDC’s Essentials for Childhood – Steps to Create Safe, Stable, and Nurturing Relationships

Safe, stable, and nurturing relationships (SSNRs) are essential to prevent child maltreatment and to assure children reach their full potential. Essentials for Childhood, a toolkit from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) proposes strategies communities can consider to promote the types of relationships and environments that help children grow up to be healthy [...]

CTF Welcomes New Board Members

CTF welcomes Dr. Nanci Bobrow, Ph.D. and State Representative Bill Lant to the CTF Board of Directors.  Dr. Bobrow, Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, St. Louis University School of Medicine, is a licensed Psychologist working with the Division of Endocrinology at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center.  Rep. Lant serves the 159th District, Newton and McDonald [...]

Supporting Infants, Toddlers, and Families Impacted by Caregiver Mental Health Problems, Substance Abuse, and Trauma, A COMMUNITY ACTION GUIDE (PDF)

This is an excellent resource prepared for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) by ZERO TO THREE.  Published in 2012, the community action guide covers topics that include the importance of birth to age 5; threats to resilience; building a sturdy foundation for children through the use of the Protective Factors that [...]