Category Archives: In The News

Articles and News Stories that have been written about the Federation of Families of SC, our youth groups, and partner organizations.

AASA Proposes IDEA Due Process Changes

Posted on April 22, 2013 by jstitham

From our friends at Learning Disabilities Association of America: In anticipation of the next reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which was slated to occur in 2009, the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) has begun to … Continue reading →

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Talking to Children about the bombing

Posted on April 19, 2013 by jstitham

  Children hearing about the Boston bombing may develop fears, attached are tips for talking to children about the bombings from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network:       talking_to_children_about_the_bombing_1

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5 Most Common Mental Illnesses Share the Same Genes

Posted on March 1, 2013 by jstitham

An NIMH-funded study published online today in LancetExternal Link: Please review our disclaimer. reveals that the five most common disorders—autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disease, schizophrenia, and major depression—all share similar genetic components. “These disorders that we thought of … Continue reading →

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373,000 could go without mental health services

Posted on February 22, 2013 by jstitham

  Let’s drive this bully known as sequestration home a bit further. Unless Congress acts by March 1st, a series of automatic cuts – called a sequester (remember that?) – that threaten thousands of jobs and the economic security of … Continue reading →

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Reports show fewer adolescents getting substance abuse prevention messaging

Posted on February 22, 2013 by jstitham

From our friends at SAMHSA http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/1302072604.aspx

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Let’s put an end to inappropriate seclusion and restraint – Sign the White House petition

Posted on February 6, 2013 by jstitham

Many of you will remember the Morning Zen piece we did on Bill Lichtenstein, parent of a beautiful daughter who experienced the horror of the inappropriate use of seclusion and restraint (“His name is Bill – and he is fighting … Continue reading →

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HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships February and March 2013 Webinars

Posted on February 4, 2013 by jstitham

HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships February and March 2013 Webinars The HHS Partnership Center continues to host a series of webinars for faith and community leaders. All webinars are open to the public and include a question and … Continue reading →

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50 YEARS AGO, PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY SENT A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO CONGRESS ABOUT THE STATE OF MENTAL HEALTH

Posted on February 4, 2013 by jstitham

Fifty years ago, on February 5, 1963, President John F. Kennedy sent a special message to Congress about the state of mental health. His statement led to meaningful change in the way Americans view mental health care. Reflecting on President … Continue reading →

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White House: Schools must open sports to disabled

Posted on January 31, 2013 by jstitham

The Obama administration for the first time is telling school districts across the USA that they must give disabled students equal access to extracurricular sports, a move that advocates say has been years in the making. Here is the story … Continue reading →

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Now Is the Time: The President’s Plan to Protect our Children and our Communities by Reducing Gun Violence

Posted on January 31, 2013 by jstitham

A two fold plan presented by the President offers ways to reduce gun violence, but equally important is the plan to ensure that children are identified and get mental health services needed. 3. MAKING SCHOOLS SAFER We need to enhance … Continue reading →

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