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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry(AACAP) is a non-profit, professional medical association dedicated to promoting mentally healthy children, adolescents and families through:
- Research
- Training
- Advocacy
- Prevention
- Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment
- Peer support and
- Collaboration
AACAP is the leading national medical association dedicated to treating families affected by childhood and adolescent mental illnesses. It aims to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers.
- Clinical Guidelines
- Resource Centres
- Press/News
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Finder
- Family Resources
- Youth Resources
- Medical Students and Residences
- Member Resources
- Resources for Primary Care
- Meetings
Organisation
Address: 3615 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, District of Columbia
Australian Brain Bee Challenge (ABBC)
Australian Brain Bee Challenge (ABBC)
The Australian Brain Bee Challenge (ABBC) is a competition for high school students in year 10 to learn about the brain and its functions, learn about neuroscience research, find out about careers in neuroscience and to dispel misconceptions about neurological and mental illnesses. The program was started in Australia in 2006 to address a number of deficiencies in the public's perception of science in general, and neuroscience in particular. The ABBC provides current and accurate information on the latest advances in neuroscience research, its value to the community, and promote careers in science and technology.
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Children's Mental Health Network (CMHNetwork)
Children's Mental Health Network (CMHNetwork)
The Children’s Mental Health Network (CMHNetwork) is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes and advocates for the availability and effectiveness of high-quality services for children with mental health needs and their families.. The CMHNetwork publishes an e-mail newsletter ("Friday Update”) every Friday which reaches a widely diverse audience of youth, parents, community leaders, policy-makers, state and federal officials, and increasingly, similar groups from countries across the globe. Friday Update shines a spotlight on current topics and critical issues focusing on children’s mental health. The Children’s Mental Health Network strives to be a fair and independent source of information about children’s mental health, creating a forum for sharing diverse ideas and opinions about ways to improve the lives of children and youth living with mental health conditions and their families.
Organisation
Email: information@cmhnetwork.org
Council on Children, Adolescents and Their Families American Psychiatric Association
Council on Children, Adolescents and Their Families American Psychiatric Association
The Council on Children, Adolescents, and Their Families works to advance the diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents with mental health problems. The council keeps psychiatric issues involving children and adolescents in the forefront of APA policy and works to assist general psychiatrists in learning more about treating or referring pediatric patients. They:
- Work with other APA components to advise and assist on matters that impact the emotional lives of children and adolescents such as substance abuse and matters related to juvenile justice.
- Works to help maintain effective communication and collaboration between the APA and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Address the clinical care and provision of services of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities including autistic spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities.
- Work to increase the awareness of the prevalence and promote the prevention of all types of violence including the physical and exual abuse of children and spouse as well as other types of domestic abuse.
- Work to promote policies aimed at improving the awareness of mental health issues and the effectiveness of school based treatments within schools across all age ranges and settings.
- Help promote the identification, treatment, and prevention of mental health issues of infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children in collaboration with other professional organizations and related programs.
- Oversee the activities of the Blanche F. Ittleson Research Award Committee.
- Oversee the activities of Agnes Purcell McGavin Awards Selection Committee.
- Oversee the activities of the Council-appointed Child and Adolescent Fellowship Program Work Group.
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European Youth Forum
European Youth Forum
European Youth Forum are the voice of young people in Europe, standing up for their rights and striving for societies where young people are empowered and are encouraged to achieve their fullest potential as global citizens.
Organisation
Address: Rue de l’Industrie, 10 1000 Brussels
Country: Belgium
Email: youthforum@youthforum.org
Maternal and Child Mental Health The World Health Organisation
Maternal and Child Mental Health The World Health Organisation
Maternal Mental Health is a department of the World Health Organisation focusing on:
Organisation
Address: World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Now Is The Time Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Now Is The Time Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The NITT-TA Center is the national training and technical assistance (T/TA) center for states, communities, and local education agencies funded under the Now Is The Time (NITT) Initiative. The Now Is The Time initiative improves access to mental health services for young people.
Organisation
The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study
Young Adult Access Centers
Young Adult Access Centers
The Department of Mental Health (DMH) funds centers around the state for young people through age 24. Each center helps young adults build skills for independent living, learning, and employment, and offers opportunities for peer support and mentoring.
- Impact Youth Access Center in Springfield
- Mill You Drop In Center in Lowell
- STEPS Young Adult Resource Center in Arlington
- TEMPO Young Adult Resource Center in Framingham
- Transition Resources & Community Supports (TRACS) in Braintree
- You Forward Drop In Centers in Haverhill and Lawrence
- YOUnity Drop In Center in Gloucester
- Zia Access Center in Worcester
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Country: United States of America