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PPC Student Authors Web Spotlight for Stimpson Center

While spending the summer interning at the Stimpson Center in Washington, DC, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Jessie Cleveland wrote a brief piece on Indian reactions to the pending China-Pakistan civilian nuclear deal titled, “India of Two Minds: Reactions to the Pending China-Pakistan Nuclear Deal”. This spotlight is now available online
or as a PDFPDF File

Children's Mental Health and Substance Abuse State Infrastructure Grant

The purpose of the project is to build on major behavioral health system reform efforts to develop systems of care specifically for children (age birth to 5; youth; youth with co-occurring disorders; substance abuse; transition age youth). The project aims to individualize service models for children and youth, establish culturally and linguistically appropriate practices, and form a coalition for an integrated, family-centered system for children and families.

Related Media
Children's Services Initiative BrochurePDF File
You and Psychiatric Medications BrochurePDF File
Your Child and Psychiatric Medications BrochurePDF File
0-5 Social Emotional Curriculum

Key Partners
State and local government agencies representing the major child-serving systems; family and youth organizations; universities; service provider organizations; cultural and community groups

Funding
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Behavioral Health

Lead Contact:
Name: Mark DeKraai
E-mail: mdekraai@nebraska.edu
Phone: (402) 472-1496


Staff Researchers:

Name: Denise Bulling
E-mail: dbulling@nebraska.edu
Phone: (402) 472-1509

Name: Kate Speck
E-mail: kspeck2@nebraska.edu
Phone: (402) 472-0501