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.
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Children whose families and homes do not provide consistent safety, comfort, and protection may develop ways of coping that allow them to survive and function day to day.
The following interventions have been developed specifically for Complex Trauma and were designed to address a range of developmental concerns and competencies.
The following resources on Sexual Abuse were developed by external partners and organizations.
The following resources on children's advocacy centers were developed by external partners and organizations.
November was first declared as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month in 2007.
NCTSN position statements are developed collaboratively by members of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network in response to important issues in the field.
Screening and assessment are critically important to ensure vulnerable youth and youth who are trafficked are identified and appropriate and effective services are provided.