Helping children and youth who have experienced traumatic events: Mental Health Awareness Day, May 3, 2011

2011

Information

Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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http://store.samhsa.gov/product/SMA11-4642?WT.ac=EB_20121106_SMA11-4642

This fact sheet explains how traumatic events can affect children’s well-being and behavior and how two programs the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network address the needs of those children.  Results of these trauma-informed care programs included fewer suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts.