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CHA Joins Allied Groups in Endorsing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Principles
June 13, 2019

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Suicide Rates in Young Females on the Rise
June 12, 2019

A study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital showed suicide among pre-teen and teen girls has tripled.

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Study Reveals Spike in Suicides Associated With "13 Reasons Why"
May 28, 2019

Some experts say the Netflix series irresponsibly promotes teen suicide, and the data may agree.

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Managing the Aggressive Child: A Toolkit for Safe Care
May 14, 2019

Here’s one health care system’s approach to address aggressive child emergencies across the continuum of care.

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Creating a Holistic Medical and Psychiatric Care Model for Pediatric Patients
March 20, 2019

To correct a disjointed continuum of mental health care, Dell Children's created a plan to integrate behavioral health into the children's hospital at the access point.

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3 Interventions to Reduce Variation in Opioid Prescribing for Pediatric Patients
March 20, 2019

Children’s Hospital Colorado outlines its approach to determining pediatric-specific recommendations for opioid prescribing.

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BEE Mindful: Caring for Children with Special Needs in a Healthcare Environment
March 20, 2019

Program that individualizes care and promotes a safe place for healing and wellness.

Letter or Testimony
Allied Groups Letter to CMS on Mental Health and Substance Use Care in Schools
February 27, 2019

CHA joined 46 allied organizations in sending a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), spearheaded by Mental Health America, that details opportunities to leverage the Medicaid program to address mental health and substance use in a school setting.

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Children's Hospital Brings Behavioral Health Care into Schools
February 12, 2019

Integrated behavioral health program covers more than 21,000 children, including elementary and middle school students.

Analysis or Summary
2018 State Child Health Policy Trends
February 1, 2019

The complete analysis of the state child health policy trends identified through these calls is available in this new CHA report.

Presentation or Recording
Creating Health Virtual Learning
January 24, 2019

View upcoming and on-demand population health webinars.

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Commentary: Pediatricians Can Partner With Parents to Help Teens Facing Mental Health Challenges
January 8, 2019

​The doctors in this health network are helping parents know what to look for when it comes to their child's mental health.

Analysis or Summary
State Medicaid Director Letter on Innovative Service Delivery Systems for Adults With SMI and Children With SED
December 19, 2018

CHA summary regarding a State Medicaid Director Letter that outlines opportunities to design innovative service delivery systems for adults with a serious mental illness (SMI) and children with a serious emotional disturbance (SED).

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Study: Negative Interactions on Social Media Have Bigger Effect on Teens Than Positive Ones
October 23, 2018

Negative experiences on social media carry more weight than positive interactions when it comes to the likelihood of young adults reporting depressive symptoms, according to a new University of Pittsburgh analysis.

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Kids in Crisis: Children's Hospitals Confront Behavioral Health Care Challenges
October 23, 2018

Children and adolescents across the country are facing behavioral health crisis more than ever before. Here's what five children's hospitals are doing to turn these lives around.

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Commentary: Mental Health Presents a New Wave of Issues for Children
October 23, 2018

Children's hospitals have a role in advancing behavioral health solutions in partnership with states and community providers.

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Maternal Depression May Alter Stress and Immune Markers in Children
October 16, 2018

Research suggests depression in women may affect their children's stress and well-being.

Presentation or Recording
Behavioral Health Webinar Series
September 20, 2018

This series focuses on operational strategies for improving behavioral care management, facility design and staff capabilities; managing complex patients; and building community partnerships.

Analysis or Summary
Mental and Behavioral Health Legislative and Regulatory Tracker
September 10, 2018

Mental and Behavioral Health Tracker

Article
Pediatric Suicide-Related Hospital Visits Double
July 19, 2018

The number of encounters at children's hospitals for suicidal thoughts or attempted suicide increased steadily from 2008-15.

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Rare Mental Health Disorder Strikes After Strep Infection
July 18, 2018

A child may be diagnosed with PANDAS when obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and/or tic disorders suddenly appear, or worsen following a strep infection.

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Children's Hospital's New Substance Abuse Program Focuses on Prevention
June 13, 2018

Substance abuse is a pediatric health care issue. Here's how one children's hospital is bringing care to the community.

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Q&A: The Effect of Violence on Children's Mental Health
May 10, 2018

A child psychiatrist talks about the role of violence in mental health.

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Telepsychiatry Helps Address Nation's Mental Health Care Shortage
May 9, 2018

A rapidly growing specialty can help close the gap between doctors and patients.

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Screening for Postpartum Depression Helps Improve Child Health Outcomes
May 9, 2018

Education and screening are key to treating postpartum depression.

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