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U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. 2012. Data-based planning for effective prevention: State epidemiological outcomes workgroups. Rockville, MD: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 29 pp.

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.

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

National Scientific Council on the Developing Child. 2012. Establishing a level foundation for life: Mental health begins in early childhood (rev. ed.). Cambridge, MA: National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 12 pp. (Working paper no. 6)

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.

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

Kolander CA, Ballard D, Chandler C. 2011. Contemporary women's health: Issues for today and the future (4th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill, 462 pp.

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.

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

National Institute of Mental Health. 2011. Eating disorders. Bethesda, MD: National Institute of Mental Health, 10 pp.

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.

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

Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center. 2010. Children’s emotional, behavioral, and developmental well-being: New data and tools for the field. [Washington, DC]: Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center, (Dataspeak)

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.

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

Allen KD, Pires SA, Brown J. 2010. Systems of care approaches in residential treatment facilities serving children with serious behavioral health needs. Hamilton, NJ: Center for Health Care Strategies, 12 pp. (Issue brief)

[Thomas A]. 2010. School as entry points for children's mental health services. Washington, DC: Grantmakers in Health, 2 pp. (Issue focus)

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]

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

U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau. 2010. The mental and emotional well-being of children: A portrait of states and the nation 2007. Rockville, MD: U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, 60 pp.

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]

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

National Scientific Council on the Developing Child. 2010. Persistent fear and anxiety can affect young children's early learning and development. Cambridge, MA: National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 13 pp. (Working paper no. 9)

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.

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

Pruitt DB, ed. 2009. Your adolescent: Emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development from early adolescence through the teen years. New York, NY: HarperCollins, 1 v.

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.

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

O'Connell E, Boat T, Warner, KE, eds; Committee on the Prevention of Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse Among Children, Youth and Young Adults: Research Advances and Promising Interventions. 2009. Preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders among young people: Progress and possibilities. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 562 pp.

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.

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

Kraczkowsky K, Reagin A, Sherrets D. 2009. An employer's guide to child and adolescent mental health: Recommendations for the workplace, health plans, and employee assistance programs. Washington, DC: National Business Group on Health, 39 pp.

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.

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

Pastor PN, Reuben CA, Loeb M. 2009. Functional difficulties among school-aged children: United States, 2001-2007. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics, 24 pp. (National health statistics reports; no. 19)

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.

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

Iskason E, Higgins LB, Davidson LL, Cooper JL. 2009. Indicators for social-emotional development in early childhood: A guide for local stakeholders. New York, NY: National Center for Children in Poverty, 32 pp.

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.

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

Allen, K. 2008. Medicaid managed care for children in child welfare. Hamilton, NJ: Center for Health Care Strategies, 7 pp. (Issue brief)

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.

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

Chatterji P, Markowitz S. 2008. Family leave after childbirth and the health of new mothers. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research, 37 pp. (NBER working paper series no. 14156)

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.

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

Lorenzo SB. 2007–. Emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges in children and adolescents: Professional resource guide. Washington, DC: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child 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]

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

Blount A. 2007. Integrated primary care bibliography. (Rev. ed.). [Auburn, MA: Integrated Primary Care, Inc.],

Currie J, Stabile M. 2007. Mental health in childhood and human capital. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research, ca. 50 pp. (NBER working paper series no. 13217)

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.

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

Meadows S, McLanahan, S, Brooks-Gunn J. 2006. Parent's mental health and child wellbeing: The impact of fathers by residential status. Princeton, NJ: Bendheim-Thoman Center for Research on Child Wellbeing, Princeton University, 41 pp. (Working paper no. 06-12-FF)

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.

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