Provides information on screening for mental health needs and trauma in a CAC.
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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events.
This section includes key resources related to child trauma policy developed by external partners, national organizations, and federal agencies.
Explains how to understand implementation research.
Provides background statistics on trauma and substance abuse, describes the risk factor interactions between trauma and substance abuse, and outlines challenges to care and possible solutions.
Focuses on Michael (12-years old) and Trisha (16-years-old), who live with their mother Monica in a single-parent household.
Guides agency leaders, clinicians, trainers, and others in optimizing service provision to children and families affected by trauma.
The mission of the NCTSN Advisory Board is to raise the national visibility of the issue of child traumatic stress and enhance the capacity of the Network to identify its priorities for action.
As awareness increases about the effects of traumatic experiences, it has become more important for medical and behavioral health providers to integrate their care for children and families.
Le saludamos de parte de La Red Nacional para el Estrés Traumático Infantil.