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Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only SVP05-0151B Information Kit A Training Guide for the Early Childhood Services Community, 2005 Series,Volume 2: A Training Guide for the Early Childhood Services Community(SVP05-0151B)

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0019C Print Ad Slick Are These Familiar Problems(CA-0019C) This camera-ready print advertisement highlights signs of a potential drinking problem. 1998. 3 pp.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0019B Print Ad Slick Are They as Healthy as They Look?(CA-0019B) This print illustrates that even kids who look healthy might have mental health problems.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0008 Fact Sheet Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents(CA-0008) This fact sheet defines attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, describes the warning signs, discusses types of help available, and suggests what parents or other caregivers can do. 1997. 3 pp.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0009 Fact Sheet Autism in Children and Adolescents(CA-0009) This fact sheet defines autism, describes the signs and causes, discusses types of help available, and suggests what parents or other caregivers can do. 1997. 2 pp.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0034 Article Caring for Your Child(CA-0034) This reproducible drop-in article offers simple tips on protecting a child’s physical safety and emotional well-being. 1998. 2 pp.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0018 Fact Sheet Child and Family Profiles(CA-0018) This publication profiles four children or adolescents with mental health problems and their families who have benefited from family-oriented systems of care. Each family is a client of a grantee site under the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children Program.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0005 Fact Sheet Children's and Adolescent's Mental Health: A Glossary of Terms(CA-0005) This glossary defines words frequently used when discussing the mental health needs of children. 1997. 4 pp.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only SMA-4059 Article Children's Mental Health Fact Sheet-ADHD (SMA-4059) This fact sheet provides basic information on ADHD in children and describes an approach to getting services and support, called “systems of care,” that helps children, youth, and families thrive at home, in school, in the community and throughout life .

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0017 Fact Sheet CMHS Technical Assistance Centers(CA-0017) This fact sheet provides contact information for Technical Assistance, Research and Training Centers and Clearinghouses supported by the Center for Mental Health Services.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only SVP-0063 Pamphlet Community Action Kit (Contains 5 Pamphlets relating to the Youth Violence Prevention Initiative)(SVP-0063) These 5 pamphlets address topics of interest to communities that can help them develop and implement an evidence-based youth violence prevention program. Each pamphlet blends theory with the experiences of school violence prevention grantees to provide invaluable information to communities and schools.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only KEN01-0099 Fact Sheet Cómo ayudar a los niños a enfrentar el miedo y la ansiedad(KEN01-0099) En situaciones en que las tragedias afectan a su familia de modo personal o llegan a su hogar por medio de la prensa o televisión, usted puede ayudar a los niños a controlar la ansiedad causada por situaciones de violencia, muerte o desastres.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0013 Fact Sheet Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services Program for Children and Their Families (description of CMHS program in 45 States)(CA-0013) This fact sheet provides profiles of actual children and their families who have benefited from family-oriented systems of care offered through the Center for Mental Health Services’ Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services Program for Children and Their Families. 1997. 2 pp.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0010 Fact Sheet Conduct Disorder in Children and Adolescents(CA-0010) This fact sheet defines conduct disorder, identifies risk factors, discusses types of help available, and suggests what parents and other caregivers can do. 1997. 2 pp.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CB-E198A Book/Monograph Evaluation of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services Program For Children and Their Families: Executive Summary, Annual Report to Congress - 1998(CB-E198A) The Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services Program for Children and Their Families provides grants to States, communities, territories, and Native American Tribes and tribal organizations to improve and expand local systems of care designed to meet the individualized needs of the estimated 4.5 to 6.3 million children and adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance and their families.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CB-E199 Book/Monograph Evaluation of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program/Annual Report to Congress 1999(CB-E199) This report provides a comprehensive overview of findings from the evaluation of the Center for Mental Health Services' Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services Program for Children and Their Families.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CB-E200 Book/Monograph Evaluation of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program/Annual Report to Congress 2000, Executive Summary and Data Highlights(CB-E200) This report to Congress gives a detailed evaluation of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Families Program for 2000.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CB-E201 Book/Monograph Evaluation of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program/Annual Report to Congress 2001, Executive Summary and Data Highlights(CB-E201) This report to Congress gives a detailed evaluation of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Families Program for 2001.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CB-E1 Report Evaluation of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services Program for Children and their Families - Annual Report to Congress, 1997.(CB-E1) This report to Congress gives a detailed evaluation of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Families Program for 1996.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CB-E198 Book/Monograph Evaluation of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services Program For Children and Their Families, Annual Report to Congress - 1998(CB-E198) In this evaluation, the children had a wide range of diagnoses with many having disruptive behavior disorders (43 percent) including conduct disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity.

Status Inv. Code Format Title In stock & On-line SMA05-4054 Booklet Family Guide to Systems of Care for Children With Mental Health Needs(SMA05-4054) This frequently requested document helps families and caregivers understand systems of care and their rights and responsibilities as partners in the care for their children as they seek services through community-based systems of care. This revised edition of the Family Guide provides updates to the information that was originally published in 1998. Add to Cart

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0019D Print Ad Slick Friends Don't Watch Friends Fall Apart(CA-0019D) This camera-ready print advertisement encourages young people to be alert to signs of possible trouble among their friends and to take appropriate action if necessary. 1998. 3 pp.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only SMA-4054S Booklet Guía para la familia sobre los sistemas de cuidado para niños con necesidades de salud mental(SMA-4054S) Guía para la familia sobre los sistemas de cuidado para niños con necesidades de salud mental

Status Inv. Code Format Title In stock & On-line SMA05-4059 Fact Sheet Helping Children and Youth With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Systems of Care(SMA05-4059) This fact sheet provides basic information on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and describes an approach to getting services and supports, called “systems of care,” that helps children, youth, and families thrive at home, in school, in the community, and throughout life. Add to Cart

Status Inv. Code Format Title In stock & On-line SMA05-4058 Fact Sheet Helping Children and Youth With Bipolar Disorder: Systems of Care(SMA05-4058) This fact sheet provides basic information on bipolar disorder in children and describes an approach to getting services and supports, called “systems of care,” that helps children, youth, and families thrive at home, in school, in the community, and throughout life.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0007 Fact Sheet Helping Your Child With: Anxiety Disorders (CA-0007) This fact sheet defines anxiety disorders, identifies warning signs, discusses risk factors, describes types of help available, and suggests what parents or other caregivers can do. 1997. 3 pp.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0036 Folleto How are you? Como esras? Que hubo?- Spanish Language brochure(CA-0036) Este folleto acentúa la importancia de la salud mental de los niños. Relata la historia de una muchacha con problemas en la escuela y los resultados positivos luego de recibir ayuda. Esta publicación incluye una lista de las señales de peligro de problemas de salud mental.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0041 Booklet How Do You Feel? Coloring Book\ Mental Health Stigma Reduction Activity(CA-0041) This coloring book provides a fun way to introduce the topic of mental health to young children. 2000. 8 pp.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0022 Article How Families Can Help Children Cope With Fear and Anxiety(CA-0022) This reproducible drop-in article provides tips for parents to keep the lines of communication with their children open and alerts parents and other caregivers to common signs of fear and anxiety. 2002. 1 p.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0011 Fact Sheet Major Depression in Children and Adolescents(CA-0011) This fact sheet describes depression and its signs, identifies types of help available, and suggests what parents or other caregivers can do. 1997. 2 pp.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0045 Article May is Mental Health Month: Celebrate Children's Well-Being!(CA-0045) There are many things that parents and caregivers can do to support children's emotional health and well-being. Make a commitment to help the children and adolescents in your life. May—officially recognized as "Mental Health Month" by Congress since 1949—is the perfect time for parents and caregivers to focus on children's and adolescents' mental health.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only NMH05-0207 notepad Mental Well - Being Notepad - English(NMH05-0207) Targeted for adults, but created with younger children in mind, these notes are the size of a message pad and allow parents to share simple messages that encourage good mental health for children and adolescents. In addition to promoting self-esteem among children and youth, these notes are intended to help reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues faced by children and their families.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only NMH05-0207SP notepad Mental Well - Being notepad - Spanish(NMH05-0207SP) Targeted for adults, but created with younger children in mind, these notes are the size of a message pad and allow parents to share simple messages that encourage good mental health for children and adolescents. In addition to promoting self-esteem among children and youth, these notes are intended to help reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues faced by children and their families.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only NMH05-0205 label Mental Well - Being Sticker - English Set 1, purple and blue(NMH05-0205) Sets of 30 stickers each for children aged 6-10 bear positive up-beat messages about mental well-being and are available to help with stigma reduction around mental health issues faced by children and their families.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only NMH05-0206 label Mental Well - Being sticker - English Set 2, light blue and red(NMH05-0206) Sets of 30 stickers each for children aged 6-10 bear positive up-beat messages about mental well-being and are available to help with stigma reduction around mental health issues faced by children and their families.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only NMH05-0205SP label Mental Well - Being sticker - Spanish set 3, purple and blue(NMH05-0205SP) Sets of 30 stickers each for children aged 6-10 bear positive up-beat messages about mental well-being and are available to help with stigma reduction around mental health issues faced by children and their families.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only NMH05-0206SP label Mental Well - Being Sticker - Spanish Set 4, light blue and red(NMH05-0206SP) Sets of 30 stickers each for children aged 6-10 bear positive up-beat messages about mental well-being and are available to help with stigma reduction around mental health issues faced by children and their families.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0006 Fact Sheet Mental, Emotional, and Behavior Disorders in Children and Adolescents(CA-0006) This fact sheet describes mental, emotional, and behavioral problems that can occur during childhood and adolescence and discusses related treatment, support services, and research. 1996. 4 pp.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0021 Article Myth of the Bad Kid Article(CA-0021) This reproducible drop-in article describes reasons behind children’s “bad” behavior. 1998. 1 p.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0044 Article National Child Health Day: A Chance to Nurture Children's Mental Health(CA-0044) National Child Health Day, the first Monday in October, is an occasion for all of us to focus on the health and development of our nation's children.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only SVP-0013 Book/Monograph Parents Matter: Helping Your Children Navigate Their Teen Years(SVP-0013) This guidebook provides parents with answers to typical “teen development” questions. Answers are provided by key child development and parenting experts. This 27-page booklet has been developed in collaboration with the White House Council on Youth Violence. 2000.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0047 Article Preparing Youth for Peer Pressure (Systems of Care)(CA-0047) This piece, written for the Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health Campaign, provides strategies for parents to help their children deal with peer pressure.

Status Inv. Code Format Title In stock & On-line SVP05-0151 Book/Monograph Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders, 2005 Series, Volume 1: Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation(SVP05-0151) Add to Cart

Status Inv. Code Format Title In stock & On-line SMA05-4068 Report School Mental Health Services in the United States 2002-2003(SMA05-4068) Add to Cart

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0049 Poster Systems of Care - Values Poster(CA-0049) This poster advertises the three core principles of a good system of care for children: child centered and family driven; community based; and culturally competent.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0049SP Poster Systems of Care Poster (Spanish version)(CA-0049SP) Un cartel para Los Valores y Principios de Sistemas de Cuidado Para la Salud Mental de sus Hijos.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-PROMISv7 Book/Monograph Systems of Care Promising Practices in Children's Mental Health-A Compilation of Lessons Learned from the 22 Grantees of the 1997 Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program, 1998 Series (Vol. 7)(CA-PROMISv7) Grantees share their experiences in five main areas: family involvement/empowerment, cultural competency, systems of care, evaluation, and managed care in this publication.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-PROMISv6 Book/Monograph Systems of Care Promising Practices in Children's Mental Health-Building Collaboration in Systems of Care, 1998 Series (Vol. 6)(CA-PROMISv6) This publication explores the importance of collaboration in a system of care focusing on three specific issues: the foundations of collaboration, implementing the collaborative process, and the results of collaboration.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-PROM00v1 Book/Monograph Systems of Care Promising Practices in Children's Mental Health-Cultural Strengths and Challenges in Implementing A System of Care Model in American Indian Communities, 2000 Series (Vol 1)(CA-PROM00v1) This publication examines the promising practices of five American Indian children's mental health projects that integrate traditional American Indian helping and healing methods with the systems of care model are discussed in this publication.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-PROM00V3 Book/Monograph Systems of Care Promising Practices in Children's Mental Health-For the Long Haul: Maintaining Systems of Care Beyond the Federal Investment, 2000 Series (Vol. 3)(CA-PROM00V3) Fundamental strategies grantee sites should consider in order to maintain long-term financial stability, are discussed on this site. A special emphasis is placed on non-Federal funding sources.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-PROMISv1 Book/Monograph Systems of Care Promising Practices in Children's Mental Health-New Roles for Families in Systems of Care, 1998 Series (Vol. 1)(CA-PROMISv1) This publication explores ways in which family members are becoming equal members with service providers and administrators, specifically as "system of care coordinators" and "family as faculty".

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-PROMISv2 Book/Monograph Systems of Care Promising Practices in Children's Mental Health-Promising Practices in Family-Provider Collaboration, 1998 Series (Vol. 2)(CA-PROMISv2) The fundamental challenges and key aspects of success in building collaboration between families and service providers are discussed in this publication.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-PROMISv4 Book/Monograph Systems of Care Promising Practices in Children's Mental Health-Promising Practices in Wraparound for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance and Their Families, 1998 Series (Vol. 4)(CA-PROMISv4) This publication identifies the essential elements of wraparound, provides a meta-analysis of the research previously done on the topic, and examines how three sites are turning wraparound into promising practices in their own system of care.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-PROMISv3 Book/Monograph Systems of Care Promising Practices in Children's Mental Health-The Role of Education in a System of Care: Effectively Serving Children with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders, 1998 Series (Vol. 3)(CA-PROMISv3) This publication explores sites that are overcoming obstacles to educating children with serious emotional disturbance and establishing successful school-based systems of care are the subject of this publication.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-PROMISv5 Book/Monograph Systems of Care Promising Practices in Children's Mental Health-Training Strategies for Serving Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance and Their Families in a System of Care, 1998 Series (Vol. 5)(CA-PROMISv5) This publication examines theories in adult learning, core values and looks at promising practices that are combining these concepts into a successful and sustainable training program.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-PROM00v2 Book/Monograph Systems of Care Promising Practices in Children's Mental Health-Using Evaluation Data to Manage, Improve, Market, and Sustain Children's Services, 2000 Series (Vol. 2)(CA-PROM00v2) This publication explores promising practices in the use of evaluation data and shares a wealth of ideas and experiences from sites about using local data in ways that can impact service delivery, management, and sustainability of these services.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0030 Brochure Systems of Care: A Promising Solution for Children With Serious Emotional Disturbances and Their Families(CA-0030) This publication provides an overview of the Center for Mental Health Services’ Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services Program for Children and Their Families which supports grant sites for systems of care nationally. It highlights case studies of typical families who have benefitted from their involvement in systems of care and contains a list of resources, including contacts, suggested readings, and organizations. 1998. 6 pp.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only SMA05-4069 Folder Systems of Care: Caring for Every Child's Mental Health Campaign - Folder (English & Spanish)(SMA05-4069) This product is a newly designed pocket folder for the “Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health” campaign.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0023 Article Teen Mental Health Problems: What Are the Warning Signs(CA-0023) This reproducible drop-in article for parents and caregivers identifies signs of mental health problems in teens, including changes in mood, attitude, and behavior. 1997. 1 p.

Status Inv. Code Format Title In stock & On-line SMA-CB-E2002/03 Report The Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program Evaluation Findings: Annual Report to Congress 2002-2003(SMA-CB-E2002/03) This combined report represents the eighth and ninth annual reports, which covers evaluation activities of the children’s mental health services grant program through FY 2002 and 2003. Add to Cart

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0035 Article The Myth of the Bad Parent(CA-0035) This reproducible drop-in article describes management strategies for parents and other caregivers who have children with behavioral problems. 1999. 2 pp.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0043 Article The School Bully Can Take a Toll on Your Child's Mental Health(CA-0043) Ask any child what a bully looks like and he or she is likely to describe someone who is bigger and stronger. Yet, while bullies certainly are known for their ability to overpower others physically, mental bullying can be just as damaging to children.

Status Inv. Code Format Title In stock & On-line SVP-0054 Booklet What You Need to Know About Youth Violence Prevention(SVP-0054) This guide, based on the state-of-the-science Youth Violence: A Report of the Surgeon General, released in January 2001, and other selected research-informed sources, summarizes the latest knowledge on youth violence. It describes both risk factors that may lead to violence and protective factors that may both prevent it and promote healthy childhood development.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0019 Print Ad Slick You Recognize This Warning Sign, You Take Action - Can You Recognize a Probelm with Your Child's Mental Health As Well(CA-0019) This camera-ready print advertisement focuses on recognizing the symptoms of mental health problems. 3.pp

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only CA-0033 Article Your Child's Mental Health: What's Up Doc?(CA-0033) This reproducible drop-in article helps parents and other caregivers to pick up on the warning signs of children’s mental health problems. 2002. 2 pp.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only Ca-0048 Article Your Childs' Mental Health: Building Self-Esteem in Children(Ca-0048) This is a short article with a few helpful tips parents can use to build a strong sense of self-confidence in their children.

Status Inv. Code Format Title On-line Only Ca-0046 Article Your Childs' Mental Health: Moving: Easing the Transition(Ca-0046) Easing the transition to a new home is important for children. This short article includes tips for parents.