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Improving Police Response to Persons with Mental Illness
The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health continues to advocate for community based collaborations that improve interactions between law enforcement and people needing assistance during severe emotional crises. Recently, Sandra Spencer and Elaine Slaton participated in the International … Continue reading
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Tagged children, crisis, emotional, law enforcement, mental health, police, policy, relations, stigma
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Focus on Kids (State Budget Update)
The S.C. House completed their work on the appropriations bill early this morning. Thanks to action by the U.S. Senate earlier this week, with the passage of an extension to the Federal Medical Assistance Program (FMAP), S.C. will receive an … Continue reading
House Votes to Protect Pupils Against Abusive Discipline
In a move to provide the first comprehensive protections for children against abusive disciplinary actions by schools, the House on Wednesday easily approved a bill to restrict the use of forcible restraint and seclusion, in which children are held down, … Continue reading
Girls with ADHD show other mental health risks
Girls who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to develop mental health problems before adulthood, a new study has found. Anxiety, depression, and eating disorders were the most common problems, but many also had abused drugs or alcohol … Continue reading
Feds Require Equal Coverage for Mental Health Issues
New regulations issued by the U.S. government will now bar health insurance companies from limiting coverage or charging higher costs for people with mental health or substance abuse issues. The new rules require any group health plan that includes substance … Continue reading
South Carolina’s Children Need Your Help NOW!
Many of you have asked what action you can take to assist the current plight of our children. South Carolina’s children need you now to be their voice in the S.C. Senate. S1 (Senate Bill 1) proposes a Budget Stabilization … Continue reading
A Chance to Make Your Voice Heard
Attention Parents and Caregivers of a child in a Residential Treatment Center: This is you chance to speak and be heard! I am looking for participants to take a CONFIDENTIAL SURVEY and share their experience with their child’s Residential Treatment … Continue reading
Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Special Needs
Information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on how to prepare for an emergency and what to consider if you or a family member has a disability. Includes a list of recommended emergency supplies, how to make a plan … Continue reading
Young Adults May Outgrow Bipolar Disorder
This is an interesting article we recently found on the Science Daily website which talks about young adults actually outgrowing their Bipolar Disorder. Young Adults May Outgrow Bipolar Disorder.
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Bipolar Disorder Amongst Children And Adolescents Receive Late Diagnosis
The think this article from Science Daily regarding a new study which finds that 75% of the cases of pediatric bipolar disorder are diagnosed late is worth reading. Bipolar Disorder Amongst Children And Adolescents Receive Late Diagnosis.
