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As evidence-based assessments and treatments for child trauma continue to expand and become increasingly available, pediatric medical providers benefit from additional knowledge for understanding how trauma may present in medical settings.
NCTSN.org is a resource for the public, professionals, and others who care about children and are concerned about child traumatic stress.
November was first declared as Military Family Month in 1996. Since then, November has been a time to acknowledge the tremendous sacrifices our military families make.
The NCTSN Affiliate Program has created opportunities for Network members no longer receiving SAMHSA funds to continue their child trauma work and stay connected with the NCTSN.
The Steering Committee of the NCTSN guides the development of the national network of centers to improve treatment and services for all children and adolescents in the U.S. who have experienced traumatic events.
Due to the particular developmental risks associated with young children's traumatic experiences, it is essential that vulnerable children be identified as early as possible after the trauma.
May was first declared as Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949. In 2006, Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day was chosen as a special day during this month to focus on the mental health needs of children.