Friday, May 29, 2009
Monitor Op-Ed: A new focus on children's mental health
Website : http://concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090617/OPINION/906170331/1017
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Early Childhood Mental Health is the social/emotional well being of children aged birth to six years, and promotes the capacity to experience, manage and express emotions; develop and sustain stable relationships with others; safely explore the environment and learn; and demonstrate developmentally appropriate behavior. This op-ed, is co-authored by DHHS Commissioner Nick Toumpas and Education Commissioner Mary Health. Their remarks are in response to an Endowment-funded study examining the availability, accessibility and quality of early childhood mental health supports and services for New Hampshire's youngest children and their families.
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