Webinar Reflection: Fatherhood Reimagined: Parenting Through Change, Challenge, and Healing By Edward A. Casillas I recently viewed Mental Health America’s webinar, Fatherhood Reimagined: Parenting Through Change, Challenge, and Healing, a panel...
Illinois Family Leaders Highlight the Value of Adoption Competent Mental Health Support As part of its ongoing Intensive Technical Assistance (TA) work in Illinois, the National Center for Adoption Competent Mental Health Services recently hosted a virtual event with...
Navajo Nation Begins Intensive TA Partnership to Advance Mental Health Services for Children and Families Window Rock, AZ — The National Center for Adoption Competent Mental Health Services is proud to announce its formal partnership with the Navajo...
Rhode Island Deepens Commitment to Children’s Mental Health Through Partnership with National Center Rhode Island has taken an important step toward strengthening mental health outcomes for children and families by partnering with the National Center for...
WEBINAR: Helping Mental Health Providers Achieve Outcomes that Matter Most Join us for a deep dive into what youth and families truly want from behavioral health services and how the National Center is helping providers meet those expectations. Grounded in findings...
Healing in a Social Context: Why Connection Matters Healing is often perceived as a personal journey, something we undertake alone, within ourselves. While this perspective holds some truth, healing is profoundly influenced by those around us. As social...
Promoting Mental Health for Families and Children Written by Erin Bader We are focused on mental wellness this month to recognize the critical importance of addressing mental health. Mental wellness is the ability to manage life’s stresses, adapt to change, and...
Embracing Normalcy: Finding Balance in Mental Health and Growing Up We’re diving into a super important topic that affects many young people in care: normalcy and mental health. As young people navigate the ups and downs of life, it’s essential to reflect on...
The Complex Relationship with Medication: Insights from Foster Care Youth Navigating mental health as a youth in foster care can be incredibly challenging, particularly when it comes to the use of medication. While many young people access mental health services and...
Adult Trustworthiness and How It Affects Youth Participation in Mental Health Services Written by Cristina Tanzola and Sepherina Latthium The majority of young people who spend time in foster care have experienced mental health services in some capacity. However,...
The Heart of Visitation: A Youth Perspective on Connection and Mental Health Navigating the child welfare system is like walking a tightrope. On one side, there’s the hope of stability and safety; on the other, the painful reality of separation from family and...
How Adoption Competency Supports Young People: Alex's Perspective Adoption is often celebrated as a new beginning, but for many youth, it's a complex jou ey filled with layered emotions and experiences. Part of the process is working with providers who understand...
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