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The TeenScreen National Center for Mental Health Checkups publishes a monthly electronic newsletter called Checkup e-news. Coverage includes updates on federal and state policy, primary care initiatives, school and community-based programs, and leading efforts in adolescent mental health.

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Checkup e-news Current Issue
March 2010


From Executive Director

Time to Include Parents in the Mental Health Equation

News Headlines


New Study Reinforces Accuracy, Efficiency of Screening

Teen Alcohol, Drug Abuse Rising:  Myths and Parents’ Lack of Confidence Fuel Increase

Research Spotlight

Closing the Research-Practice Gap:  How to Build a Better Mental Health Care Model 

Depressed Teens at Risk for Chronic Adult Diseases

Tools and Resources

SAMHSA Guide - Developing a Stigma Reduction Initiative

From the Field

Treating Teens ‘Where They Live’:  Researchers find that primary care may be the best route

Policy Update

Mental Health Care Threatened as States Reduce Funding

Coming Up


Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado, May 20-21, Fort Collins, CO: Third Annual Bridging the Divide Conference

AAP District One Conference on Mental Health in Pediatrics, May 7-8, Providence Rhode Island

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) Training Institute: March 30, Web Seminar



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