ACMH Publications and Resources

Publications & Resources

Current ACMH Newsletter

Download the Winter 2012 Edition of the ACMH Newsletter Table Talk (PDF).

Download the Summer 2011 Edition of the ACMH Newsletter Table Talk (PDF).

Download the Spring 2011 Edition of the ACMH Newsletter Table Talk (PDF).

Download the Fall 2010 Edition of the ACMH Newsletter Table Talk (PDF).

Download the Summer 2010 Edition of the ACMH Newsletter Table Talk (PDF).

ACMH 2011 Policy Priorities

Serious emotional and mental health disorders in children and youth are real and treatable. Supporting good mental health and well-being for children, youth and families is good public policy! Click here to read the document.

Resource Categories

NEW RESOURCES

Becoming an Adult: Challenges for Those with Mental Health Conditions (PDF) - This research brief discusses issues related to individuals transitioning to adulthood who have serious mental health conditions. (Added 1-27-12)

National Child Traumatic Stress Network - This site offers information and resources to support traumatized children, their families and communities. (Added 1-27-12)

BROWSEALOUD is an assistive technology purchased by SSA. It was purchased for the public to download a plug-in that makes SSA's website talk. In order to use BrowseAloud, you have to: 1) Go to www.socialsecurity.gov and click on "Web accessibility" at the middle of the bottom of the homepage under Policy, 2) Click on "Learn more" under "BrowseAloud" in the middle of the left side of the page, and 3) Click on "Download BrowseAloud" on the bottom of the left side of the page. BrowseAloud has been approved by the Office of General Counsel and Security. It can be used by people with various challenges. (Added 12-29-11)

Resource Guide on Family Youth Advisory Councils (Added 11-30-11)

We also thought you might be interested in this magazine article about severe mood dysregulation and childhood bipolar disorder, which features the work of NIMH researcher Ellen Leibenluft. Many of you may recall her presentation at the 2009 Annual Meeting. The article is available here. (Added 12-28-11)

Children with special health care needs more likely to have health care access problems - In the first national report that compares the health and well-being of children with special health care needs to those children without, findings revealed that 14 to 19 percent of children in the United States have a special health care need, representing more than one in five households with children. Children with Special Health Care Needs in Context: A Portrait of the Nation in 2007, prepared by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), examines these children in the context of where they live, play, and go to school. Data for the report comes from The National Survey of Children's Health, a national survey about the health and well-being of more than 90,000 children in the United States. (Added 12-23-11)

Michigan Family to Family Information & Education Center E-Newsletter

January 2012 Edition, December 2011 Edition - You can now view"Family Linkages" the new Michigan Family-to-Family Health Information and Education Center Electronic Newsletter. Family Linkages is a way to connect families of children and youth with special needs (and providers) in Michigan with information, education and support.

Social Security

The Social Security and Disability Resource Center is an informational website that provides answers to questions about how to apply for disability, how to appeal a claim in the event of a denial, how to navigate the federal system, and how to avoid certain mistakes that are commonly made by applicants. The site’s author is a former disability examiner for the social security administration. (Added 11-30-11)

SAMHSA and NIMH Release New Toolkit

A great new tool-kit, The Action Signs Project (originally called the Warning Signs Project), funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the National Institute of Mental Health and developed at the Center for the Advancement of Children's Mental Health at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute and completed by investigators at the REACH Institute and Mayo Clinic. The tool-kit, designed to help easily identify symptoms for youth who may be experiencing mental disorders, was created in part by surveying more than 6,000 parents and children about mental health services in the United States during the past decade. The tool-kit can be found here: http://www.thereachinstitute.org/files/documents/action-signs-toolkit-final.pdf (Added 11-9-11)

Videos

DHS Video: What Do I Need To Verify When I Apply for Assistance - This video explains to new clients what verifications or proofs are needed (Added 6-17-11)

Books Not Bars PSA - Keeping Students Out of the School-to-Prison Pipeline (Added 6-17-11)

Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Guide

Download Safety, Fairness, Stability: Repositioning Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare to Engage Families and Communities (PDF).

Parent's Guide to Obtaining Mental Health Services in Michigan

Download "A Parent’s Guide to Obtaining Mental Health Services for Children in Michigan" (PDF).

Southwest Detroit Family Resource Guide

Download the "Building Community Partnerships Resource Guide" (PDF).

Evidence Based Practice Guide for Families

Download ACMH's publication on Evidence Based Practice (PDF).

Guide for Families on Depression

Download the NAMI Family Guide on Adolescent Depression; Symptoms are Often Different in Teens than Adults (PDF).

Guide for Families on Dealing with Traumatic Events

Download the SAMHSA Guide on Helping Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Traumatic Events (PDF). (Added 5-3-11)

Resources

Featured and New Information, Resources and Articles

Newsletters from Other Organizations

Mid Michigan Autism Association Newsletter, August 2011 (Added 8-23-11)

Summer 2011 edition of IMPACT from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) (Added 7-11-11)

Winter 2011 Edition of "Connections" from the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards

Youth/Teen Resources

Helping Families Support Their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Children (Added 11-30-11)

Youth Voice Project - At the following weblink you’ll find several products stemming from a hot-off-the-press, large-scale research project about in-school bullying of/by teens. Many of you have expressed concerns about/interest in this topic, especially since the current school year began.

Articles, Booklets, Research & Fact Sheets

Clinical Trial Participation Update: Find Clinical Trials by State and Nationwide Recruitment for Bipolar Disorder (Pediatric) Research Study: Phenomenology and Neurophysiology of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder - This study seeks to learn more about bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. The objectives are to describe the course of moods and behaviors of children with bipolar disorder and to learn about changes in the brain that are associated with these symptoms. Learn more here. (Added 12-3-11)

Nationwide Recruitment: Clinical Trial of Riluzole in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder - This study is testing the effectiveness of riluzole versus placebo for decreasing anxiety in children with pediatric bipolar disorder. Children and youth with bipolar disorder display episodic elevated mood and associated symptoms of decreased need for sleep, increased goal-directed behavior, and increased self-esteem/grandiosity. Children ages 9 to 17 with bipolar disorder may be eligible to participate in this 12- to 15-week inpatient or outpatient study. This study has four phases. During Phase I, participants are gradually withdrawn from all current psychotropic medications. Phase II is a one-week medication-free period. During Phase III, which lasts two weeks, participants are randomly assigned to also receive either riluzole or placebo (a "sugar pill"). Phase IV lasts for 6 weeks. During this time, participants continue riluzole or placebo. At the end of the study, those who received placebo have the opportunity to receive riluzole. All procedures and medications associated with the research are provided at no cost to participants. Assistance with transportation and lodging expenses is also available upon request. Schooling will be provided while on the inpatient unit or in day treatment. To find out more information about the study, please call 301- 496-8381 or email bipolarkids@mail.nih.gov. National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. For more information on research conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, MD click here http://patientinfo.nimh.nih.gov. (Added 11-8-11)

Nationwide Recruitment: Bipolar Disorder Adult Research Study: Antidepressant Rapid Effects of Ketamine - Individuals who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder may be able to participate in a clinical trial designed to understand the causes of depression and rapid antidepressant response. Specifically, this study is testing whether ketamine, a drug that affects glutamate in the brain, will improve symptoms of depression within a matter of hours. Individuals who are 18-65 years of age and have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and previously failed to respond to treatment may be eligible for an inpatient trial designed to bring about a rapid antidepressant effect. After completion of the study the participant is transitioned back to a clinician in the community. In addition, all research participation is without cost and NIMH will cover all transportation costs from anywhere in the United States. Compensation is provided for study procedures. For more information, call 1-877-MIND-NIH (1-877-646-3644), or send an email to moodresearch@mail.nih.gov. For more information on research conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, MD go to http://patientinfo.nimh.nih.gov. (Added 11-3-11)

Nationwide Recruitment: Adult Depression Research Study--Anxious Depression & AZD2327 - If you (or someone you know) have been diagnosed with major depression and have anxiety symptoms, you may be able to participate in an NIMH research study that seeks to decrease symptoms of depression and understand the causes of anxious depression. Anxiety symptoms may include tension, worry, apprehension, restlessness, or loss of appetite. This study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of the study drug AZD2327, in the treatment of major depression and anxiety symptoms. This drug has a different mechanism of action from commonly used selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI's) for anxiety and depression. This is a 12-week outpatient study, including an inpatient stay of four days in Bethesda, MD. If you are 18-65 years of age and have been diagnosed with major depression and have anxiety symptoms, you may be eligible for this clinical trial. There is the chance of receiving placebo in this study. After completion of the study, NIMH will provide short-term follow-up care, and then you will return to the care of your own provider. All research participation is without cost and NIMH will cover all transportation costs from anywhere in the United States. To find out if you qualify or for more information, please call 1-877-MIND-NIH (1-877-646-3644), or send an email to moodresearch@mail.nih.gov. (TTY: 1-866-411-1010) Atendemos pacientes de habla hispana. National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. For more information on research conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, MD click here: http://patientinfo.nimh.nih.gov. (Added 9-8-11)

Bullying: An Issue That Needs To Be Addressed - Each morning during the school week, Adam woke up with a knot of anxiety in the pit of his stomach. He knew that he faced bullying at school by three boys in his class. Yesterday, they told him they would beat him up if he showed up for school today. Adam was so nervous he pretended to be sick so he could stay home. Adam has does this a lot over the past three months and his grades are suffering because of it. Adam is not alone. Every day there are more school absences due to bullying than any other issue or illness. Bullying affects not only students' well-being and academic achievement, it can negatively affect a school's climate and culture and it can put a school at risk for liability issues. (Added 8-23-11)

The Teen Brain: Still Under Construction from NIMH (Added 8-23-11)

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry's Facts for Families - Not all children grow from infancy through their adolescent years without experiencing some bumps along the way. While every child is unique and special, sometimes they encounter emotions, feelings or behavior that cause problems in their lives and the lives of those around them. Families often worry when their child or teenager has difficulty coping with things, feels sad, can't sleep, gets involved with drug, or can't get along with family or friends. The AACAP developed Facts for Families to provide concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families. (Added 8-19-11)

Nationwide Recruitment: Identification of Characteristics Associated with Symptom Remission in Autism - A Pediatric Study - The NIMH Intramural Research Program is recruiting children and adolescents (ages 7-17) who, since being diagnosed with autism, have made significant improvements such that they no longer meet criteria for a diagnosis of autism. This study is also recruiting children who continue to meet criteria for autism, as well as typically developing children. The goal of the study is to better understand how children who make remarkable improvement may differ from children who continue to meet criteria for autism. The study involves several inpatient and outpatient visits to Bethesda, MD, that may occur over a few days or several weeks. The study involves an autism diagnostic evaluation as well as a thorough neuropsychological and medical evaluation. A summary of all clinically relevant study findings, including results of the neuropsychological exam, will be provided. There is no cost to participate and families are compensated for their time. Travel assistance and lodging may be provided. For further information please call the study coordinator at 301-435-7962 (TTY 866-411-1010), or email autismoutcomestudy@mail.nih.gov. For more information on research conducted by the NIMH in Bethesda, MD visit http://patientinfo.nimh.nih.gov. (Added 8-6-11)

Eating Disorders - This detailed booklet describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments of eating disorders. (Added 8-6-11)

Fact Sheet: The Impact of Health Care Reform on Services and Supports for Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions (Added 7-29-11)

Childhood Exposure to Trauma Ups Physical, Mental Health Risks - A new research study suggests exposure to trauma can increase a child's risk of developing learning and behavioral problems, and raise a child's risk of obesity. (Added 6-10-11)

Download "Mental Health in Michigan" Study (PDF). Describes the existing structure and financing of mental health care in Michigan, identifies professionals providing services, the types of interventions provided, and addresses issues that affect mental health services provided in our State.

The Michigan Mental Health Networker: Find mental health resources and information on support groups on this website.