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Mental Health America Releases Annual State of Mental Health in America ReportThe State of Mental Health report from Mental Health America is out. We're taking a look at some of the numbers for youth and Mississippians. |
Judge Reeves Issues Partial Stay in Mental Health LawsuitJudge Reeves issued an order granting the State's motion for a partial stay in the ongoing mental health lawsuit. |
Opportunity for Input: Mississippi State Department of Health Early Intervention Program Stakeholder MeetingFamilies, providers, representatives, and stakeholders are invited to attend an informational update of the State Systemic Improvement Plan. |
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Wear and Share Orange - Oct. 20Unity Day is an opportunity to not only wear and share orange but to showcase orange in creative ways, making the day uniquely your own. |
Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents - Oct. 20Join other parents for a monthly meeting and online gathering to coach and support other parents in any system. |
Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Privacy Rights for Individuals and Families - Oct. 20Learn more about privacy protections for substance use disorder and mental health information, including how families and caregivers help. |
Families as Allies Quarterly Board Meeting - Oct. 20The Families as Allies quarterly board meeting will be held in ZOOM and is open to anyone who wants to attend. |
8th Annual Virtual Black Family Summit - Oct. 21Join Mississippi Families for Kids for a Virtual Black Family Summit with keynote speaker Dr. Rashad Ali. |
The Mississippi State Board of Education Meeting - Oct. 21The Mississippi State Board of Education meeting will be held on Oct. 21st. Participants may attend live or view the meeting via livestream. |
Bullying Prevention: How Parents and Families Can Help! - Oct. 25Learn what you can do using strong adult guidance to help stop bullying in schools during National Bullying Prevention Month. |
Saving Your Income with a Mississippi ABLE Account - Oct. 25This session helps you understand ABLE, determine if it is right for you/your child/your family, and how to get more information or sign up. |
Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work - Oct. 26Join the Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center and learn how to avoid the common hurdles and have more productive IEP meetings. |
The Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting - Oct. 27The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. |
Getting and Keeping the First Job - Oct. 27Learn the importance of disability self-awareness, resume strategies, job interviews, and more to help youth with career planning. |
Drop In Leadership and Policy Discussion - Families as Allies - Oct. 28Drop in and join Families As Allies to discuss the latest policy updates and what they mean for our children. |
Training: Talking to Friends and Family About COVID-19 Vaccines! - Oct. 28Join the Made to Save Coalition for a workshop about how to talk to your friends and family about the COVID-19 vaccines. |
2021 Bridging-the-Gap Walk/Run/Roll or Stroll - Oct. 30Participants will have the opportunity to walk with LIFE of Mississippi at the historical Mississippi River Bridge or from their favorite trail! |
2021 Virtual NFFCMH Conference - November 4-6 - Families as AlliesJoin this conference with the National Federation of Families featuring great workshops and speakers to educate and empower families. |
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Public Comment Sought On Nation's Autism PlanFederal officials are looking for feedback from the public as a key panel works to update the government's autism agenda for the first time in years. |
AAP, AACAP, CHA declare national emergency in children's mental healthThe AAP, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and Childrens Hospital Association have declared a national emergency in childrens mental health, citing the serious toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on top of existing challenges. |
Bullying of Students with DisabilitiesChildren with disabilities are two to three times more likely to be bullied than their nondisabled peers. |
Taking Halloween by the Horns - Child Mind InstituteTips for parents whose children aren't the happiest trick-or-treaters. How to make sure kids with disabilities have a happy Halloween. |
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