Category Archives: Updates

Updates from the Federation of Families of SC.

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week 2013

Posted on March 21, 2013 by jstitham

Children’s mental health week is fast approching! Below you will find links for the CMHAW tool-kit, as well as the link to order your green ribbons and pins. Please make sure to check out the CMHAW tab at the top … Continue reading →

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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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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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Health & Human Services upcoming webinars….

Posted on January 11, 2013 by jstitham

  HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships January 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 answer … Continue reading →

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Emergency Department Suicide Screening Tool Accurately Predicts At Risk Youth

Posted on January 7, 2013 by jstitham

A set of four questions that takes emergency department nurses or physicians less than 2 minutes to administer can successfully identify youth at risk for attempting suicide, reported a study by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) researchers that was … Continue reading →

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Defining Trauma: Give Us Your Feedback

Posted on December 11, 2012 by jstitham

SAMHSA is now seeking input from the public on the concept paper, SAMHSA’s Working Definition of Trauma and Principles and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach. For ease of review, the paper is divided into three sections: Definition of Trauma A … Continue reading →

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TIPS FOR TALKING WITH AND HELPING CHILDREN AND YOUTH COPE AFTER A DISASTER OR TRAUMATIC EVENT: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND TEACHERS

Posted on November 16, 2012 by jstitham

This new fact sheet helps parents and teachers recognize common reactions children of different age groups (from preschool and early childhood to adolescence) experience after a disaster or traumatic event. It offers tips for how to respond in a helpful … Continue reading →

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FAMILY CHECKUP: POSITIVE PARENTING PREVENTS DRUG ABUSE

Posted on October 15, 2012 by jstitham

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has launched Family Checkup, an online resource that equips parents with research-based skills to help keep their children drug-free. NIDA-funded research has shown the critical role parents play in preventing their children from … Continue reading →

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Bullying and Youth Substance Use Have More in Common Than You Might Think

Posted on October 12, 2012 by jstitham

October is Bullying Prevention Month and National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, a busy and important time for prevention efforts. New findings suggest that middle and high school students who bully their peers are more likely to use alcohol, cigarettes, and … Continue reading →

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO HELP CLASSROOM TEACHERS COMBAT BULLYING

Posted on October 8, 2012 by jstitham

The U.S. Department of Education has released a free, two-part training toolkit designed to reduce incidents of bullying, for use by classroom teachers and educators. The toolkit was developed by the Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Center, supported by … Continue reading →

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