“Behavioral Health Services for Children, Adolescents, and Families”
About This Issue
The Spring issue of Behavioral Health News focuses on innovative approaches and evidence-based strategies for supporting the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and their families. With an emphasis on early identification, intervention, and resilience, this issue addresses key topics such as anxiety, ADHD, and substance use disorders, while exploring the mental health consequences of bullying, social media, and digital well-being.
This issue highlights the importance of family-centered care, offering resources to empower caregivers and provide support during behavioral health crises. It includes insights into collaborative care models, the role of schools in promoting youth mental health, and specialized topics such as trauma-informed care, substance use prevention, and inclusive behavioral health services for LGBTQ+ youth. Readers will gain valuable guidance on integrating mental health services into pediatric care, leveraging technology for better access, and addressing the needs of youth facing unique challenges, such as those from immigrant or refugee backgrounds.
Articles in This Issue
Behavioral Health Services for Children, Adolescents, and Families
A Dual Crisis: Understanding the Rise in Youth Suicide and Substance Use Disorders
Addressing Child and Youth Loneliness: Family-Based Interventions to Improve Mental Health
Addressing Mental Health Disparities Among LGBTQ+ Youth
Brain Disease or Moral Failure? Why the Label Matters for Addiction Recovery
Bridging Cultural Gaps in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services
Crisis Support for Youth: Expanding Home-Based and Community Care in NY
Developments Towards Greater Social-Emotional Support Before and After Birth
Digital Well-Being: Managing Screen Time and Promoting Healthy Tech Habits in Families
Embracing Healing: The Transformative Power of Trauma-Informed Care for Families
Helping Teens with Eating Disorders: Balancing Treatment and Academic Success
How Gen Z Can Lead the Fight Against the Youth Mental Health Crisis
How to Talk to Your Child About Starting Therapy: A Guide for Parents
How to Talk to Your Kids About Cyberbullying
Leveraging Technology to Enhance Mental Health Services for Children and Families
Parenting with Mental Illness: Breaking the Silence and Navigating the Challenges
Preventing Youth Suicide: Intervention Strategies and Community Resources
Supporting Adolescents in Eating Disorder Treatment: The Impact of Family Involvement
Supporting Childhood Behavior: Early Strategies for Success
Supporting Siblings of Children with Behavioral Needs
The Hidden Dangers of Concussions in Kids and Teens
The Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health: Risks, Benefits, and Family Approaches
The Mental Health Crisis Among Kids Is Growing—Can Tech Help?
Understanding the Link Between Trauma and Substance Use in Adolescents
Understanding Trauma-Informed Care for Young Children and Families in the Shelter
Uplifting Disabled Youth Organizing Online: Interdependence and Activism in Digital Spaces
Medicaid and Behavioral Health Policy
Stretching Medicaid Dollars: How Behavioral Health Providers Can Stay Afloat
Peer Support & Lived Experience
Justice Peer Support: On the Trauma of (and Resilience from) Incarceration
