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Teen Consumers
For youth who have been diagnosed with a mental illness and want to discuss their experiences with their peers.

Parents and Caregivers of Child/Teen Consumers
For parents and caregivers who have a child with a mental illness and want to share their stories, ask questions, and find support from others.

CAAC Leaders Networking Discussion
Limited-access discussion group exclusively for NAMI State and Affiliate leaders on child and adolescent mental health issues. If you would like access, please contact danac@nami.org.


News and Updates

NAMI Beginnings - Summer 2010 - Issue 15
6/25/2010
Issue #15 of Beginnings focuses on young adults and ADHD.

A Focus Group Report: A Conversation with CIT Trained School Resource Officers
6/11/2010
A focus group report that outlines the valuable feedback, input and thoughts School Resource Officers provided during a focus group NAMI hosted in Lake Charles, La. The report includes recommendations on topics that NAMI believes should be covered in CIT for Youth training and changes that should be made in schools and other child-serving systems to improve the school environment for SROs, school staff and all students, especially those living with mental health needs.

Musician William Fitzsimmons is Special Guest at "Virtual Launch Party" for Social Networking Site for Young Adults and Mental Health; Free Autographed CD to 1,000th Member
4/30/2010
NAMI is hosting a virtual "launch party" for StrengthofUs.org, a free online community for young adults, with a special music preview.


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For more information about the Child & Adolescent Action Center or to obtain resources contact: Dana Markey at 703.600.1117 or danac@nami.org


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