September 2024
“September is the other January.”
~Gretchen Rubin
September feels like a fresh start, doesn’t it? The kids are back in school and parents are back to working more “normal” hours at work. Now that the kids are back in school, though, there are some topics that may come up such as bullying and mental health. There are months in the year dedicated to building awareness around these two subjects, but it is always important to prepare for it and to keep in mind throughout the year. This month the Buzz from the Hub includes some resources to support families in these areas and much more.
Best wishes and happy reading,
The CPIR Team
Shareable Resources
Early Childhood |
Joint Dear Colleague Letter on Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) and Part C ProgramsThe Office of Special Education Programs has issued a joint letter in collaboration with the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau and the Centers for Disease Control’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities and Prevention, to support increased collaboration between State Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C early intervention programs. |
A Practical Guide for State Teams to Increase Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs
This comprehensive resource, A Practical Guide for State Teams to Increase Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs, is designed to help state leaders and advocates use data to promote more inclusive policies for young children in early care and education settings. The guide emphasizes the importance of inclusion from both human rights and equity perspectives, advocating for all children, especially those with disabilities, to have access to high-quality, inclusive early education.
Education
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StopBullying.gov
When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time. StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.
Check out their tip sheet, Bullying and Children and Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Needs, specifically for how to support youth with disabilities and special health needs.
Youth |
Want to Learn More About Technology & Youth Mental Health?
The Child Mind Institute’s Technology and Youth Mental Health webinar series brings together researchers, advocates, and tech thinkers to explore crucial questions, such as: What is the relationship between social media and mental health? How can we advance research on this relationship using real world data?
Click here to watch the webinars and interviews in the series
My Life is Worth Living
My Life is Worth Living includes five powerful stories told over 20 episodes. In each episode, relatable teen characters wrestle with challenges that are all too familiar for many viewers and discover strategies to cope when it feels like their own thoughts are against them. Over the course of each character’s journey, they realize that life is worth living.
Young Adults |
MCH (Maternal and Child Health) Bridges: The official podcast of the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP)
Episode #15: Youth Perspectives on Mental Health: Supporting the Next Generation
Three members of The Adolescent Champion Teen Advisory Council (TAC TAC), Melanie Avila, Fanta Guindo, and Yeina Han, share what adolescent and young adult mental health looks like in their communities, what they have experienced, and what needs to change. This episode talks about important concepts like positive youth development, youth-friendly services, and culturally competent care. It also identifies strategies for addressing barriers to youth seeking and accessing mental health services.
Listen to this podcast episode here.
Parent Leadership |
Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Parents
The Surgeon General released an Advisory regarding the mental health of parents/caregivers. This Advisory recognizes the critical role of parents and caregivers in our society and the importance of both reducing their stress and protecting their mental health and well-being. It explores the unique stressors that parents and caregivers face; the impact of these stressors on the mental health and well-being of parents, caregivers, and children; and the policies, programs, and cultural shifts we need to make to allow parents and caregivers to flourish and thrive.
How to Talk About Mental Health
Learn how to effectively talk about mental health with the people in your life who may need your support. Explore population-specific resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website including:
- People with mental health problems
- Parents and caregivers
- Friends and family members
- Educators
- Community and faith leaders
- Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
The Youth Engagement Now Project: Practical Youth Engagement Tools for Parent Centers
This session will showcase the youth-led, youth-driven “Youth Engagement Now” Project (YEN). Youth leaders from across the U.S. joined forces to develop a set of tools for individuals or organizations to effectively engage youth and young adults with disabilities.
When: September 16, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM EST
Meaningfully Engaging Young People: Principles, Strategies, and Success Stories
This webinar will inspire participants with real-world success stories and equip them with principles and strategies for engaging youth and young adults authentically and meaningfully.
When: September 18, 2024
Time:12:00 EST
Register for the webinar here.
Special Note for Parent Centers: Please view your contact information at Find My Parent Center to confirm accuracy. If your listing needs to be updated or changed, please contact cpir@spanadvocacy.org.
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