Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: The Cyberbullying Research Center provides information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents. Cyberbullying can be defined as “Willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices.” It is also known as “cyber bullying,” “electronic bullying,” “e-bullying,” “sms bullying,” “mobile bullying,” “online bullying,” “digital bullying,” or “Internet bullying.” The web site serves as a clearinghouse of information concerning the ways adolescents use and misuse technology. It is intended to be a resource for parents, educators, law enforcement officers, counselors, and others who work with youth. It contains facts, figures, and detailed stories from those who have been directly impacted by online aggression. In addition, the site includes numerous resources to help prevent and respond to cyberbullying incidents.

Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Adolescents, Adolescents, Aggression, Behavioral problems, Bullying, School violence, Technology, Telecommunications, Violence prevention

Annotation: The National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) for Children's Mental Health works in partnership with families and leaders across the country to transform systems and services for children, adolescents, and young adults who have, or are at risk for, mental health problems and their families. The center works with states, tribes, territories, and communities to build and sustain comprehensive service delivery systems using a variety of strategies adapted to the unique needs of each audience. The website provides information on the center's activities (technical assistance and training) and resources (webinars, publications and products, and partner organizations).

Keywords: Mental Health, Adolescents, Affective disorders, Behavior problems, Child mental health, High risk Adolescents, Mental disorders, Technical assistance

Annotation: Think Kids teaches an evidence-based approach to help children with behavioral challenges. This approach (which grew out of the Collaborative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI) established under the auspices of the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital) teaches skills through a process of helping adults and children learn how to resolve problems collaboratively. The organization trains parents, clinicians, and educators through conferences, workshops and consulting services. Think Kids also provides clinical services and support groups for children and families and resources such as a training video, podcasts, a radio program, and a book describing the collaborative problem-solving approach taught by Think Kids.

Keywords: Behavior modification, Behavior problems, Child mental health, Collaboration, Teaching, Training

Annotation: Established in 1984, the Research and Training Center for Children's Mental Health (RTCCMH) works to improve services for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances and their families, primarily those who receive services through public mental health or public education systems or through funding from public agencies. The center conducts multidisciplinary research, synthesizes and disseminates existing knowledge, provides training and consultation, and serves as a resource for policymakers, researchers, parents, and advocates. Publications include research reports, annotated bibliographies, conference proceedings, and a catalog. Some materials are available in Spanish. Since 1986, the center has hosted an annual research conference in the Tampa Bay, FL area.

Keywords: Adolescents, Affective disorders, Behavior problems, Children, Families, Mental disorders, Mental health