Recent News
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to help parents learn about free children's mental health resources available in Connecticut. Click here to view the guest blog from CHDI's Bob Franks for the Connecticut Early Childhood Alli...
Franks Presents Before Sandy Hook Commission
Bob Franks presented on child trauma at the Sandy Hook Commission meeting on April 26th. Click here to watch the video clip from CT-N.
Article - Children's Mental Health Screening in Pediatric Practices
Click here for an article written by C-Hit on children's mental health screening in pediatric practices and the challenges associated with managing their care. The article features CHDI's work with quotes from Lisa Honigfeld. Click here for CHDI's...
CHDI Update - April
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Classroom Teaches a Lesson in Mental Health Treatment
A new way of addressing children's mental health is having a positive impact at a Hamden elementary school. The pilot program points to a potential new approach for Connecticut schools. Click here to read an article about it.
Trauma Article
Many children suffering from post-traumatic stress get misdiagnosed, or receive treatment that focuses on their symptoms without addressing the underlying cause. Click on the link below to read an article in the CT Mirror, quoting CHDI's Dr. Bob...
