Culhane looked into 156 children who suffered from maltreatment and interviewed their caregivers before and after the intervention. The study revealed the improvement in mental health outcomes in children who underwent mentoring and skills development intervention programs....
To complete the RLF, we need to be aware of factors which may impact on the well-being of children in care, including developmental disabilities, and physical and mental health problems. The current chapter provides an overview of the research into foster children's mental health, including ...
Little is known as to the role that birth parents, relative caregivers, and foster parents play in the utilization of mental health services for children in the child welfare system. The intent of this study is to shed light on caregivers and the use of mental health services for their ...
On October 11th, under the guidance of their homeroom teachers, the students of DSAS Lower Secondary School engaged in a creative brainstorming activity titled "100 Ways to Love Yourself." As part of the school's Mental Health...
Addressing the developmental and mental health needs of young children in foster care. Research over the past two decades has consistently documented the high rates of young children entering the child protective services/child welfare system... LK Leslie,JN Gordon,K Lambros,... - 《Journal of ...
How can parents affect children's mental health? Parents play an important part in supporting and encouraging a child's good mental health habits. Mental health disorders do run in families, so if you suffer from anxiety, your child may be more likely to have an anxiety disorder, too. Howev...
Promoting children's mental health and enhancing their sense of happiness requires a comprehensive approach that includes both individual and environmental factors. Here are some suggestions:Provide a stable and nurturing environment: Children need a safe, loving, and stable home environment that provides...
Normalizing conversations around mental health and regularly checking in are key to ensuring kids have the emotional, social and mental support they need.
Background and Purpose: Many children in foster care need mental health services but do not receive them. Systemic obstacles such as difficulties identifying children in need, finding service providers, and paying for services impede mental health service delivery. This presentation combines quantitative...
Foster careMental healthPolicyEvidencePsychotropic medicationsConsiderable attention is being given to the use of research evidence to inform public policy making. Building upon Weiss's model of research utilization, we examined the types and uses of evidence that child welfare administrators used in ...