This is the final week of the regular session, so we're watching two pieces of 2020 legislation related to mental health. After we published this post, the conference committee's version…
Last Friday was Juneteenth, and the annual observance received more media attention than it typically does. Although we are not endorsing any particular perspective conveyed in the press, the increased…
In this first in our series on dads this June, we talked with John Gallagher about his family's experience raising their son, John Christian. The Gallagher family, John, Grace and…
Community Links, Inc. is offering virtual respite to children because, in their own words, "In these times of physical distancing we don't want anyone to feel disconnected. Because of the…
We hope these resources for talking to children about violence, race and racism are helpful in light of events over the past week. It was horrifying to see George Floyd…
We wanted to let you know about this valuable webinar that features psychologists from the American Psychological Association. Webinar Title: Stress and Coping for Children and Families During COVID-19 Date/Time:…
On May 4, State Auditor Shad White announced in a press release that the Office of the State Auditor's annual single audit of how Mississippi state agencies spend federal money revealed…
Dr. Allen Richert is a physician and sleep specialist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He offered sleep tips for helping kids get better sleep habits, especially during the…
Two books aimed at helping parents and kids cope with COVID-19 in a mentally healthy way can be downloaded now for free. "My Hero is You" is a book published…
The National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health has launched two new web pages dedicated to supporting parents and families and family-run organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.Whether you are…