Behavioral Health & Wellness

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The Person Experiences Interview Survey can improve mental healthcare for people with IDD
IOD research assistant and self-advocate Micah Peace Urquilla (they/them) was interviewed on an episode of the "Author Insights" podcast for the Devel... Learn More
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NCSS Leaders Present at National Psychiatry Conference
NCSS leaders presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Annual Meeting. Learn More
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2024 National Research Consortium Annual Meeting
The NRC meeting featured guest speakers from around the country
The NRC held their sixth annual meeting on October 16 at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD Learn More
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NRC Funds Four New Projects in Annual Report
Learn more about new funded projects in the 2023-2024 Annual Report. Learn More
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NCSS and IOD Leadership Attend NADD Conference
We worked together with our partners at NADD, the National Association of the Dually Diagnosed, at their annual conference. Learn More
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Happy First Birthday, Wildcats for Recovery!
Wildcats for Recovery celebrated their first birthday recently while hosting popular campus events for parents and students. Learn More
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IOD Partners with NH DHHS to Launch New Mental Health Resource Website: NH Children’s Behavioral Health Resource Center
The new NH Children's Behavioral Health Resource Center website connects families to information and services and providers to professional developmen... Learn More
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Social Media: No Replacement for Accessible, In-Person Connection
One risk, often disguised as a benefit, is the way social media and technology can be confused as a replacement for accessible, in-person spaces. Learn More
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Heidi Cloutier and Michelle Lennon Present at NH Juvenile Court Diversion Network Summit
Heidi Cloutier partnered with Michelle Lennon of Archways to present on The Power of Peer Support for Youth with Substance Use Challenges at a June 11... Learn More
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International Day of Play is June 11
Everyone loves to have fun, but we often underestimate the importance of play in our everyday lives, including the lives of kids with disabilities. Learn More