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The Child Mind Institute joined author and journalist Stephanie LaCava to host the launch party for its Creativity Workshops February 19 at 7pm at The Journal Gallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Designed and led by established artists with guidance from experts from the Child Mind Institute's Center for Learning and Development, Creativity Workshops provide teens with an opportunity to use art to test their strengths and explore their feelings in a lively and encouraging environment.

Child Mind Institute's Dr. Jamie Howard served as a panelist for the United Way of Western Connecticut's Community Forum: Recovery and Resilience after the Sandy Hook Tragedy. Fellow panelists included Frank DeAngelis, Columbine High School Principal, Mary Fetchet, Founding Director of Voices of September 11th, Founding Director, and Chaplain Greg Young, Germantown, WI Police Department.

Child Mind Institute's Dr. Mary Rooney joined ADDitude for ADHD EXPERT WEBINAR: Positive Parenting and ADHD-Focused Parenting Techniques for Young Children. 

Dr. Harold Koplewicz, MD, joined Rosanna Scotto and Greg Kelly on Good Day NY this morning for Stress Free Thursday to discuss teens and anxiety and the pressures of college. 

Child Mind Institute's Dr. Steve Dickstein spoke with NPR affiliate 90.0 WBUR and provided tips on how parents can advocate for their children regarding proper diagnosis and treatment of ADHD.

Dr. Steingard spoke with Joan Hamburg on WOR Radio 710 regarding the New York Times article "Drowned in a Stream of Prescriptions." Dr. Steingard provided insight on how parents can advocate for their children and stay informed on medications and diagnosis.

Child Mind Institute's Dr. Jamie Howard joined Juju Chang for Friday night's edition of Nightline on ABC to discuss the continuing Alabama Hostage Stand Off situation and how the 5-year-old victim may be coping. 

Child Mind Institute President, Dr. Harold Koplewicz, was featured in this article from Psychiatry Online about a major study on the use of SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy.

Dr. Ron Steingard, senior pediatric psychopharmacologist at the Child Mind Institute, talked to mom.me about the DSM-5 and how the upcoming changes may affect your family's access to treatment.

Dr. Harold Koplewicz, MD, joins hosts Megan Strand and Joe Waters for their weekly podcast, Tackling the Taboo: Child Mind Institute Shines Light on Children's Mental Health on Cause Talk Radio, to discuss Child Mind Institute's mission and starting the conversation about Children's Mental Health.