The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created by Congress in 2000 as part of the Children’s Health Act to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic ev
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July was first declared as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008.
The following resources on Refugee Trauma were developed by external partners and organizations.
The following resources on Trafficking were developed by external partners and organizations.
The policy resources below address research, education, and training, and include products and materials developed by the NCTSN.
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.
October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989.
An earthquake is a shifting of the earth’s plates, which results in a sudden mild-to-strong shaking of the ground. Since earthquakes are unexpected and can be very destructive, being in one can be very terrifying.