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Yuan, S.; Lai, M.C.; Heusel, K. – Center on the Family, University of Hawaii Manoa (NJ3), 2011
In 2006, the Hawai'i State Department of Health (DOH) received the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF-SIG) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to establish a comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable substance abuse prevention infrastructure in Hawai'i. The SPF-SIG Project is funded…
Descriptors: Health Services, Prevention, Mental Health Programs, Drug Abuse
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2011
Childhood exposure to traumatic events is a major public health problem in the United States. Traumatic events can include witnessing or experiencing physical or sexual abuse, violence in families and communities, loss of a loved one, refugee and war experiences, living with a family member whose caregiving ability is impaired, and having a…
Descriptors: Health Services, Substance Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Heart Disorders
Goodman, Deborah, Ed. – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2008
"SAMHSA News" is the national newsletter of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Published six times a year (bimonthly) by SAMHSA's Office of Communications, SAMHSA News contains information about the latest substance abuse and mental health treatment and prevention practices, recent statistics on mental health and…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mental Health Programs, Mental Health, Rural Areas
Tyson, Terry; Weidel, Carol; Cranley, M. Martha – 2002
This Wiskid special report, the third in a series focusing on areas of child well-being in Wisconsin, focuses on issues related to childrens mental health. The first part of the report features the following articles: (1) Infant Mental Health: From Parenting to Policymaking (Raquel L. Reyes), introducing the concept of infant mental health and…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Attention Deficit Disorders, Child Health, Children
Spears, Brad; Sanchez, David; Bishop, Jane; Rogers, Sharon; DeJong, Judith A. – American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research: The Journal of the National Center, 2006
L2, one of the original sites first funded under the Therapeutic Residential Model Initiative in 2001-2002, is operated as a peripheral dormitory This dormitory cares for 185 boys and girls in grades 1-12 who attend local public schools. L2 presented an outstanding proposal which identified gaps in services and presented a reasonable budget to…
Descriptors: School Holding Power, Demonstration Programs, Mental Health Programs, Student Characteristics
Johnston, Janet M. – 2002
This Kids Count report examines statewide trend data on the well-being of Nebraska's children. Section 1 of the report presents U.S. Census data on population trends in Nebraska as well as child poverty rates, and urges Nebraskans to work together to ensure that its youngest citizens have the best start possible. Section 2, the bulk of this…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Birth Rate, Birth Weight, Child Abuse
Johnston, Janet M. – 2000
This Kids Count report examines statewide trends and county data on the well-being of Nebraska's children. Section 1 contains a commentary on juvenile justice in Nebraska. Section 2, the bulk of this statistical report, presents findings on indicators of well-being in eight areas: (1) child abuse and neglect/domestic violence (investigated and…
Descriptors: Adoption, Birth Rate, Birth Weight, Child Abuse
Shobo, Yetunde – 2002
This Kids Count data book examines statewide trends in the well-being of Arkansas children. The statistical portrait is based on the following areas of childrens well-being: demographics; childrens living situations; family support; risks to children; resources for children; and public school environment. The specific indicators include: (1) child…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Health Care, Adolescents, Birth Weight
Johnston, Janet M. – 2001
This Kids Count report examines statewide trends and county data on the well-being of Nebraska's children. Section 1 contains a commentary on promoting quality early childhood care and education services. Section 2, the bulk of this statistical report, presents finding on indicators of well-being in eight areas: (1) child abuse and…
Descriptors: Adoption, Birth Rate, Birth Weight, Child Abuse