Welcome

The Center for Excellence in Children's Mental Health (CECMH) works closely with University of Minnesota research experts, community providers, and policy makers to improve mental health practice for Minnesota's children.

Our mission is reflected in:

• an annual seminar series called Lessons from the Field, which showcases current research and its practical application,
• a searchable database of University of Minnesota resources, including faculty and staff members, educational programs, centers, and departments,
• research briefs that review current topics of interest for policy makers and policy implementers,
• a training calendar of children's mental health-related events,
• and much more.
  

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New Resources

Resources on autism are now available here. Click to find general resources, as well as those referenced at the Lessons From the Field workshops.

The Children's Mental Health Case Study is an interactive, web-based educational tool for training students and professionals to respond effectively to children experiencing mental health concerns.

Children's Mental Health Abstracts: Cultural Populations in the Literature is a review of literature specific to African American or Black, Native American and Alaska Native, Asian American and Hawaiian Islander, and Hispanic or Latino populations.

Evidence-based Treatment and Culture in Children's Mental Health is a powerpoint presentation created by Dr. Joel Hetler.

Spotlight

CECMH recognizes long-time supporter and out-going Steering Committee member Dr. Joän Patterson. Since the Center's inception in 2003, Dr. Patterson has served as a primary visionary for CECMH projects and partnerships. As an Associate Professor in the University of Minnesota's Division of Epidemiology and Community Health within the School of Public Health and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Family Social Science, Dr. Patterson has guided CECMH through its initial organizational development, served as liaison to researchers and providers, and offered expertise and assistance to CECMH projects. For more information about Dr. Patterson, her research and publications, visit her home page.