Latest News in the Field and Abroad
Listed on this page are a collection of the latest news stories in the field, including those by the National Federation, its chapters and partner organizations. We'll be updating this quite frequently to keep you up to date on what's going on in teh field so check back regularly. If you are a registered member and would like to add a story, job posting or other newsworthy item, please email Corey Brown at cbrown@ffcmh.org.
Resources to Address the Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School
Our hearts go out to the families of the victims, the students who witnessed the violence, and the community of Newton, CT. We will never fully understand why these things occur. We ask that everyone take care of themselves, and their families. We will be reaching out to our partners in CT to see how we may be of assistance. We will share more as we learn more.
NFFCMH offers the...
Diagnostic manual passes major milestone before May 2013 publication
ARLINGTON, Va. (December 1, 2012) - The American Psychiatric Association (APA) Board of Trustees has approved the final diagnostic criteria for the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). The trustees' action marks the end of the manual's...
We are sad to annouce the passing of Robyn Boustead. Robyn was a major advocate in the field, having been a long-time trauma champion who made huge contributions to introducing the trauma model into the children's system nationally and into the states of Maine and Missouri. She will be sorely missed.
The memorial service is set for Saturday, November 10 at 2:00 at Unity Church at 1600 W...
Dear National Federation Members,
We have less than two weeks to let our voices be heard and to impact change at SAMHSA.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) published a notice in the Federal Register requesting comments on proposed changes to the Mental Health Block Grant and Substance Abuse Block Grant (which can now be submitted as a single...
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Listed below are upcoming events in the field. If you are a registered chapter, state organization and/or partner and would like to add your event, please email Corey Brown at cbrown@ffcmh.org.
The National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health at Georgetown University is
