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A Native Youth Round Table - Adverse Childhood Experiences and Paths to Resilliency
Bereavement reactions of children and young people by age group
Head Start Heals: Supporting Grief and Loss for Young Children
Helping Toddlers Cope with Grief and Death | 0 - 3 years of age
Mental Health America is the nation's leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and illness prevention. Their work is informed, designed, and led by the lived experience of those most affected.
Operating nationally and in communities across the country, Mental Health America advocates for closing the mental health equity gap while increasing nationwide awareness and understanding through public education, direct services, tools, and research. Their annual State of Mental Health in America report is among the most widely respected health reports in the nation.
What they do:
Advocacy and Public Policy
Community Education and Engagement
Information and Referral Services
Mental Health Screening and Research
Youth Programs and Peer Leadership
Workplace Resources
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.