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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September was first declared as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in 2008.
In response to the recent flooding, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has the following resources to help families and communities.
Tsunamis can occur with very little warning, which can heighten the fear and intensity of experiencing one and can also lead to greater loss of life and injuries.
There are many reasons to work with an NCTSN TIOA coach. Find out what they are here.
Provides an overview of working with unaccompanied minors and the unique nature of the trauma they may have experienced.
Describes treatments for traumatic stress that are based on cognitive-behavioral approaches, including learning relaxation and stress management techniques, correcting distorted thoughts, and developing a trauma narrative.
Acts as a central resource for medical and behavioral health professionals seeking information on sex and labor trafficking involving children and adults.
Provides practical information to help start conversations with children who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
Trauma-Focused Coping (TFC), also known as Multimodality Trauma Treatment (MMTT), is a school-based, skillsoriented cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) designed for children and adolescents exposed to single-incident trauma.