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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.
(HealthDay News) - Children with a depressed father are more likely to have emotional or behavioral problems, new research finds.
Most prior research has focused on depressed mothers and the negative impact their depression can have on kids, according to the researchers from the NYU School of Medicine.
The current study involved data on more than 7,200 U.S. households. About 25...
Bully, directed by Lee Hirsch, examines the situations of kids who are bullied in school. What's striking about the stories is not that the film's anecdotes say something new about bullying, but that they enlighten the audience about its poignancy.
The documentary features Alex Libby, a 12-year-old student of East Middle School in Sioux City, Iowa. He's been bullied since...
The success of the Affordable Care Act is critical to the future of millions of Americans living with mental health and substance use challenges.
This health reform law expands people's access to treatment by preventing health insurers from denying coverage for children and adults with preexisting medical conditions. It also requires that mental health and substance use disorders be...
We’re now hiring at the National Federation! We’re looking for a passionate individual who will manage and oversee some of our biggest projects, at our office in Rockville, MD.
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On February 29, 2012, from the historical Sanders Theatre at Harvard University, Lady Gaga launched her Born This Way Foundation in America. Speaking from her own experiences as a young person who was the target of bullying, Gaga called upon all of us to create a cultural change within our society.
The Foundation is based upon three pillars:
Safety – creating...
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
