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Annotation: This report describes the evolution, structure, and accomplishments of state epidemiological outcomes workgroups (SEOWs) as a key component of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's support of states as they address problems related to substance abuse and mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. The report highlights SEOW successes and offers guidance for providing data to support prevention decision-making in the future at the state and community levels. Throughout the report, quotes from SEOW members illustrate the value of SEOWs to prevention programming in states and communities throughout the United States.

Contact: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane , Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (877) SAMHSA-7 Secondary Telephone: (877) 726-4727 E-mail: Web Site: https://www.samhsa.gov Available from the website. Document Number: SAMHSA Pub. No. (SMA) 12-4724.

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Keywords: Behavior disorders, Community programs, Emotional instability, Mental disorders, Mental health, Prevention, State programs, Statistical data, Substance abuse

Annotation: This working paper focuses on how experiences in early childhood can affect mental health and on the significance of emotional and behavioral difficulties that emerge during a child's early years. The paper discusses scientific evidence related to mental health and early childhood experiences, addressing common misconceptions, the science-policy gap, and implication for policy and programs.

Contact: National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, Harvard University, 50 Church Street, Fourth Floor, Cambridge, MA 02138, Telephone: (617) 496-0578 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.developingchild.net Available from the website.

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Keywords: Behavior disorders, Behavior problems, Early childhood development, Emotional development, Intervention, Mental disorders, Mental health, Prevention, Public policy, Research, Treatment, Young children

Annotation: Presented in five parts, this textbook for health and community services professionals and the general public focuses on women's health issues throughout the life cycle with each chapter including a summary, review questions, resource listings and references. Contents include: pt. 1. Foundations of women's health : Introducing women's health ; Becoming a wise consumer ; Developing a healthy lifestyle -- pt. 2. Mental and emotional wellness : Enhancing emotional well-being ; Managing the stress of life -- pt. 3. Sexual and relational wellness : Building healthy relationships ; Exploring women's sexuality ; Designing your reproductive life plan ; Preventing abuse against women -- pt. 4. Contemporary lifestyle and social issues : Eating well ; Keeping fit ; Using alcohol responsibly ; Making wise decisions about tobacco, caffeine, and drugs -- pt. 5. Communicable and chronic conditions : Preventing and controlling infectious diseases ; Preventing and controlling chronic health conditions ; Reducing your risk of cancer.

Contact: McGraw-Hill Companies, PO Box 182604, Columbus, OH 43272, Telephone: (877) 833-5524 Fax: (614) 759-3749 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.mcgraw-hill.com $72.80. Document Number: ISBN 0-8151-0626-2.

Keywords: Alcohol abuse, Alternative medicine, Behavior modification, Caffeine, Cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, Communicable diseases, Consumer education, Contraceptives, Depression, Developmental stages, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Eating disorders, Gynecology, Holistic health, Interpersonal relations, Life cycle, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Parenting, Pregnancy, Self esteem, Smoking, Stress management, Weight management, Women', s health

Annotation: This document provides information about eating disorders. The document explains what eating disorders are; discusses the different types of eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder; explains how eating disorders are treated, and discusses how males are affected and what is being done to better understand and treat eating disorders.

Contact: National Institute of Mental Health, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892-9663, Telephone: (866) 615-6464 Secondary Telephone: (301) 443-8431 Fax: (301) 443-4279 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nimh.nih.gov Available from the website. Document Number: NIH Pub. No. 11-4901.

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Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent females, Adolescent males, Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia, Child behavior, Eating disorders, Female children, Male children, Treatment

Annotation: In this Webcast focusing on children's emotional, behavioral, and developmental well-being, Dr Rheem Ghandour, a public health analyst from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, discusses the prevalence of emotional, behavioral, and developmental conditions at the national and state levels. Dr. James Perrin, professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, and director of the Center for Child and Adolescent Health Policy at Mass General Hospital for Children, discusses evidence of the increasing rates of emotional, behavioral, and developmental conditions among children, with a focus on autism. Finally, Dr. Jane Foy, professor of pediatrics for Wake Forest University School of Medicine and chairperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Mental Health, discusses the role that the public health community plays in addressing pediatric mental illness and provides resources that the task force developed. Presenter information, an agenda, resources, and a program archive are available.

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center, Altarum Institute, 1200 18th Street, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 842-2000 Fax: (202) 728-9469 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/researchdata/mchirc Available from the website.

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Keywords: Autism, Behavior problems, Child development, Child health, Emotional instability, Mental disorders, Mental health, Multimedia, Public health

Annotation: This issue brief describes the findings of a national survey of residential treatment facilities (RTFs) serving children and youth with serious behavioral health challenges. It explores the extent to which system of care principles are reflected in RTF policies and practices and how they provide home- and community-based services.

Contact: Center for Health Care Strategies, 300 American Metro Boulevard, Suite 125, Hamilton, NJ 08619, Telephone: (609) 528-8400 Fax: (609) 586-3679 Web Site: http://www.chcs.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Behavior disorders, Child mental health, Health services delivery, Residential care

Annotation: This issue brief provides information about child and adolescent mental health and the provision of mental health services in the school setting. The report also discusses the magnitude of emotional and behavioral problems among children and adolescents, benefits and challenges of providing school-based mental health services, and opportunities for funders. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Grantmakers In Health, 1100 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036-4101, Telephone: (202) 452-8331 Fax: (202) 452-8340 Web Site: http://www.gih.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Adolescent health, Behavior disorders, Child health, Emotional instability, Financing, Low income groups, School age children, School based clinics

Annotation: This chartbook presents a range of indicators on the health and well-being of children who have been diagnosed with emotional, behavioral, or developmental conditions on the national level. For each state, the book shows the prevalence of seven conditions (grouped together) and the major demographic characteristics of children who have at least one of the conditions. The analyses delineate relationships among the conditions, children's socioeconomic characteristics, and access to health care. Technical appendices at the end of the book present information about the survey methodology, sample, and questions. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (301) 443-2170 Web Site: https://mchb.hrsa.gov Available from the website. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCH00318.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Adolescent mental health, Affective disorders, Behavior problems, Child mental health, Developmental disabilities, National surveys, Socioeconomic factors, Statistical data

Annotation: This working paper focuses on how early exposure to circumstances that produce persistent fear and chronic anxiety can have lifelong consequences by disrupting the architecture of the brain and on how to implement interventions to prevent and treat the harmful effects of exposure to extreme, fear-eliciting circumstances. The paper discusses what science tells us, correcting popular misrepresentations of science, the science-policy gap, and policy implications.

Contact: National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, Harvard University, 50 Church Street, Fourth Floor, Cambridge, MA 02138, Telephone: (617) 496-0578 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.developingchild.net Available from the website.

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Keywords: Anxiety, Behavior disorders, Behavior problems, Child abuse, Child maltreatment, Early childhood development, Emotional development, Intervention, Mental disorders, Mental health, Prevention, Public policy, Research, Treatment, Young children

Annotation: This book is intended to help parents understand and respond to the daily challenges of the teen years. It covers a range of practical issues, from physical changes of puberty to issues like popularity, peer pressure, and self esteem; from experiments with sex, alcohol, and drugs, to coping with emotional turmoil that follows a divorce or the death of a loved one. Part one, the life of an adolescent, presents the teenager's development, starting with early adolescence to the departure from home to lead an independent life. Part two, day to day problem behaviors, describes everyday behaviors, feelings, and reactions. Part three, serious problems and abnormalities, discusses concerns that represent serious obstacles to a teenager's development and family life. Part four, seeking help, offers practical advice and useful information when professional mental health intervention is required.

Contact: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 3615 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20016-3007, Telephone: (202) 966-7300 Fax: (202) 966-2891 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.aacap.org Electronic copy available from the publisher. Document Number: ISBN 0-06-270182-7.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent development, Adolescent health, Adolescent mental health, Adolescent psychology, Adolescents, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Disorders

Annotation: This book, which provides information about preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders among infants, children, and adolescents, is divided into three main parts. Part I provides contextual and background information, discusses the scope of prevention, and outlines pathways that may lead to disorders. Part II presents evidence related to interventions aimed at factors associated with mental, emotional, and behavioral outcomes; discusses issues and opportunities related to screening; provides information about costs; and outlines improvements in methodologies. Part III outlines the frontiers of prevention science.

Contact: National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Keck 360, Washington, DC 20001, Telephone: (202) 334-3313 Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373 Fax: (202) 334-2451 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nap.edu Available at no charge. Document Number: ISBN 978-0-309-12674-8.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Behavioral disorders, Child health, Costs, Emotional development, Infant health, Mental disorders, Mental health, Prevention, Research, Screening

Annotation: This monograph examines the impact of child and adolescent behavioral health disorders on the workplace by direct and indirect costs, its epidemiology in the U.S., and treatment and cost trends. It also describes the state of child and adolescent behavioral health treatment and makes recommendations to employers on how to better address this challenge with adjustments to their health plan and to their workplace culture.

Contact: National Business Group on Health, 20 F Street, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001-6700, Telephone: (202) 558-3000 Fax: (202) 628-9244 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.businessgrouphealth.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Behavior disorders, Children, Employee benefits, Health insurance, Mental health, Workplace health promotion, Youth

Annotation: This report presents estimates of basic action difficulty, which includes difficulties related to sensory, motor, cognitive, and emotional or behavioral functioning in U.S. children and adolescents ages 5-17 based on questions from the National Health Interview Survey. Selected estimates are shown for the educational and health care service use of children with and without basic actions difficulty. Methods, results, and a discussion are presented.

Contact: National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3311 Toledo Road, Room 5419, Hyattsville, MD 20782, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 Fax: (301) 458-4020 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs Available at no charge; also available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Behavior problems, Child health, Cognition disorders, Emotional development, Health care utilization, Motor skills, Research, Sensory impairments, Statistical data

Annotation: This report is intended to give local stakeholders the information and tools necessary to develop and use indicators for social-emotional development. The report includes (1) definitions of key concepts related to establishing indicators; (2) seven recommended indicators for social-emotional development; (3) a framework to determine local priorities and get started with indicator adoption, (4) resources for finding data at the community level for each indicator, and (5) how to interpret and use data collected for each of the suggested indicators. Examples of successful use of these indicators in states and local communities are provided.

Contact: National Center for Children in Poverty, 215 West 125th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10027, Telephone: (646) 284-9600 Fax: (646) 284-9623 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nccp.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Behavior problems, Child abuse, Child development, Child health, Communities, Community programs, Depression, Emotional development, Mental disorders, Social indicators, Statistical data, Young children

Annotation: This issue brief examines the physical and behavioral health care needs and associated costs for children in child welfare and outlines opportunities and challenges within Medicaid to better manage care for this high-risk, high-cost population. The brief also discusses the use of managed care within child welfare, approaches to managed care for children in child welfare, program design considerations for child welfare populations, and critical considerations for health plans serving child welfare populations. Legislative challenges are outlined, and several examples of programs designed for the child welfare population are provided.

Contact: Center for Health Care Strategies, 300 American Metro Boulevard, Suite 125, Hamilton, NJ 08619, Telephone: (609) 528-8400 Fax: (609) 586-3679 Web Site: http://www.chcs.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Behavior disorders, Behavior problems, Child health, Child welfare, Community programs, Costs, High risk groups, Legislation, Managed care, Medicaid

Annotation: This paper examines the association between family leave length, which includes leave taken by mothers and fathers, and behavioral and physical health outcomes among new mothers. The authors examine measures of depression, overall health status, and substance use. Topics covered include maternity leave and maternal and child health outcomes, modeling the return-to-work and maternal health relationship, the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study -- Birth Cohort, and results.

Contact: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-5398, Telephone: (617) 868-3900 Fax: (617) 868-2742 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nber.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Behavior disorders, Behavior problems, Child health, Depression, Families, Parental leave, Research, Substance abuse, Women', s health

Annotation: This knowledge path is a guide to resources that analyze data, describe effective programs, and report on policy and research aimed at improving access to and quality of care for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. Resources tap into the heath, education, social services, and juvenile justice literature. The knowledge path is aimed at health professionals, program administrators, policymakers, educators, and community advocates. Separate briefs present resources for families and schools. The path is updated periodically. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, Georgetown University, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.ncemch.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Adolescents, Affective disorders, Behavior development, Behavior disorders, Bibliographies, Child mental health, Children, Consumer education materials, Electronic publications, Emotional development, Knowledge paths, Mental disorders, Resources for professionals

Annotation: This bibliography includes more than 250 items that address integrated primary care, which combines medical and behavioral health services to more fully address the spectrum of problems that patients bring to primary medical care. It includes materials about general populations, children, and the elderly.

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Keywords: Behavior disorders, Mental disorders, Mental health, Primary care, Psychosocial factors, Service integration

Annotation: This paper examines U.S. and Canadian children with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, conduct disorders, and other behavioral problems, with respect to future outcomes. The paper, which includes an abstract, is divided into the following sections: (1) introduction, (2) background, (3) data, (4) methods, (5) results, and (6) discussion and conclusions. References are included. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables grouped together at the end of the paper.

Contact: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-5398, Telephone: (617) 868-3900 Fax: (617) 868-2742 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nber.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Attention deficit disorder, Behavior disorders, Child health, Depression, Education, Educational attainment, Income factors, Mental health

Annotation: This paper explores a range of parent relationship types, including married, cohabiting, and non-resident relationships, to examine the effects of having one parent with major depressive disorder (MDE) ,generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), or both and two parents with MDE, GAD, or both on a child's behavior problems at age 3. The paper, which includes an abstract, introduces the issues, provides background, discusses the methods, presents results, and offers a discussion and a conclusion. References are included. Statistical information is presented in tables at the end of the report.

Contact: Princeton University, Bendheim-Thoman Center for Research on Child Wellbeing, Wallace Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544, Telephone: (609) 258-5894 Fax: (609) 258-5804 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://crcw.princeton.edu Available from the website.

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Keywords: Anxiety, Behavior disorders, Child behavior, Depression, Families, MCH research, Mental disorders, Mental health, Parents, Young children