which of the following is true about children's mental health? course hero
by Elwin Crona
Published 2 years ago
Updated 1 year ago
9 min read
Background
Goals of The Children’s Mental Health Champions Project
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, data trends showed that child and adolescent mental health was a significant and growing concern in the US. During the pandemic, children have had to cope with disruptions in learning, healthcare, and daily routines. Many have felt a loss of security and safety, which puts them at additional risk for adverse menta...
The Children’s Mental Health Champions have diverse experiences working within children’s mental health settings that include clinical psychology, behavioral therapy, professional counseling, school counseling, early childhood education, and early childhood special education. The Champions were selected based on their experience with building connections among differ…
The Champions share common program goals, but each has their own approach that best fits the population they serve. With the COVID-19 pandemic introducing new challenges, the Champions had to adapt and change their projects to safely work with their communities. This has brought new challenges—and opportunities—in reaching the communities they serve. Here are a few exa…
CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) works to provide a better understanding of children’s mental health so that children and their families get the support they need. To support children’s mental health, CDC has done the following: 1. Funded the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to develop microlearning, graphi…