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Honoring Children of Alcoholics Week

Posted on February 6, 2012 by cchannell

February 12 to 18, 2012 An estimated 25 percent of all children in the United States are affected by or exposed to a family alcohol problem. SAMHSA supports the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) during its Children of … Continue reading →

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Tips And Tools For Responding To Challenging Behaviors

Posted on February 6, 2012 by cchannell

Toddlers and challenging behavior: Why do they do it, and how to respond? Zero to Three offers multiple tipsheets on how to respond to challenging or aggressive behavior in little children. http://www.zerotothree.org/child-development/challenging-behavior/tips-tools-challenging-behaviors.html

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Streamline Your Morning Routine

Posted on February 6, 2012 by cchannell

Here are 8 ways to get out the door on time and unstressed. http://specialchildren.about.com/od/familyissues/tp/morningroutine.htm?nl=1

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NATIONWIDE RECRUITMENT–BIPOLAR DISORDER RESEARCH STUDY: ANTIDEPRESSANT RAPID EFFECTS OF KETAMINE

Posted on February 3, 2012 by cchannell

Individuals who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder may be able to participate in a trial designed to understand the causes of depression and rapid antidepressant response. Specifically, this study is testing whether ketamine, a drug that affects glutamate in … Continue reading →

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MILITARY KIDS CONNECT WEBSITE

Posted on February 3, 2012 by cchannell

This new Department of Defense website provides military children a safe, fun, interactive place where they can build resilience and learn coping skills to help deal with the challenges of having a deployed family member. http://militarykidsconnect.org

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SAMHSA LAUNCHES TWICE-MONTHLY E-NEWS ALERT

Posted on February 3, 2012 by cchannell

SAMHSA has launched the first edition of SAMHSA Headlines, a twice-monthly, e-news alert that provides the latest information on SAMHSA’s news, events, and resources. http://blog.samhsa.gov/2012/01/20/samhsa-launches-twice-monthly-e-news-alert/

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New NIDA Resource Helps Families Navigate Addiction Treatment Options

Posted on February 3, 2012 by cchannell

Consumer-friendly publication will guide those struggling with addiction The brochure, Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What to Ask, will help individuals and families struggling with addiction ask the right questions before choosing a drug treatment program. It was developed by … Continue reading →

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NIMH’s Top 10 Research Advances of 2011

Posted on January 6, 2012 by cchannell

At NIMH and in our broad research community, this has been a year of exciting discoveries and scientific progress, as we strive to make a difference for those with mental illness. Here are 10 breakthroughs and events of 2011 that … Continue reading →

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NEW INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT TOOLKIT

Posted on December 19, 2011 by cchannell

This new online toolkit from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) includes discussion guides and answers to frequently-asked-questions for people looking for jobs, employers, community employment agencies, and others. Integrated employment places both youth and adults in regular jobs in … Continue reading →

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SPANISH-LANGUAGE PUBLICATION: TRASTORNO DE ANSIEDAD GENERALIZADA

Posted on December 19, 2011 by cchannell

This brochure that explains the signs, symptoms, and treatment of generalized anxiety disorder is now available in Spanish. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/espanol/trastorno-de-ansiedad-generalizada-cuando-no-se-pueden-controlar-las-preocupaciones/index.shtml

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