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Providers: Concerned you lack mental health skill? That’s No Excuse
What do I do if I get a positive result from a teen mental health screening? It’s a question I get from my primary care colleagues when discussing the important role that we can play in reducing the impact of … Continue reading
Health Care Reform, the Supreme Court, and Teens
The Supreme Court has begun taking up the legal questions around the Affordable Care Act – health care reform. And, we are again reminded of the volatility of the health care policy debate and the very real impact of health … Continue reading
New Report: How we can improve teen mental health
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law in 2010, it was a policy advance with major implications for teens. Among its benefits was a renewed focus on prevention and early identification of serious mental illnesses. As we … Continue reading
Supporting Youth Mental Health in Foster Care: Commissioner Bryan Samuels
One of the best parts of being at Columbia is the chance to work with bright and enthusiastic young people. Each year the TeenScreen National Center has interns who bring fresh ideas to our programs. This summer we welcomed Yukiha … Continue reading
ADHD: Why We Need to Do Better
When parents open up about the impact of ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) on their children and families, the stories are often heart-wrenching. Children and teens with the disorder can be easily distracted, unable to concentrate, struggle in school, and be … Continue reading
Health Reform: Will Disease Prevention Stay Bipartisan?
Health care reform is once again front-and-center in the political debate. As you know, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. While the two parties may be working harder to be civil, … Continue reading
The Tucson Tragedy: Will We Go Forward or Back?
When I heard the news about the terrible shootings in Tucson Saturday, I was horrified and heartbroken. A bright young congresswoman shot at point blank range and fighting for her life. The senseless and brutal loss of innocent life, including … Continue reading
An Optimistic End to 2010
Sometimes Santa comes early. That’s how I felt when our longtime mission — to increase early identification of teen mental illness — was highlighted in two national efforts aimed at pediatricians. Our Physician Advisor, Dr John Genrich, wrote a commentary … Continue reading
What Do The Mid-Terms Mean for Teen Mental Health?
We saw a major political upheaval with the mid-term elections. The media has offered extensive coverage and analysis of the results, focusing on the potential impact on health care reform. In the midst of all the discussion and speculation about … Continue reading
Your Teen And Screening, Part One
There has been a good deal of news lately about mental health screenings. Recently the American Academy of Pediatrics urged doctors to regularly screen for mental health disorders in adolescents and children. Those of us in the mental health community … Continue reading
