Results for: Montana Behavioral Health

Faces of Mental Health- “I highly value community.”

Faces of Mental Health- “I highly value community.”

This is the final segment of our series, Faces of Mental Health, which gives people an intimate look inside of children’s services. To see our past stories, check us out on Facebook at Youth Dynamics of Montana or People of Youth Dynamics every Tuesday and Thursday...

Faces of Mental Health- “I wanted to do something to help.”

Faces of Mental Health- “I wanted to do something to help.”

This is the fourth segment in our series, Faces of Mental Health, which gives people an intimate look inside of children’s services. To see our latest story, check us out on Facebook at Youth Dynamics of Montana or People of Youth Dynamics every Tuesday and Thursday...

Youth Dynamics Appoints Dennis Sulser, Ed.D, as New Interim CEO

Youth Dynamics Appoints Dennis Sulser, Ed.D, as New Interim CEO

The Youth Dynamics’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce that after careful consideration, Dennis Sulser, Ed.D, has been appointed the new interim CEO of Youth Dynamics.  Dennis officially took over leadership of the organization on January 7, 2019. Dennis has a...

Faces of Youth Dynamics- Resilience

 "I knew I would be okay" This video is the first in a new series, Faces of Youth Dynamics, that examines the personal chronicles of the people who make up Youth Dynamics.  Each person has a unique story of resilience, adventure, or persistence which has led to a...

Therapy and Service Animals for Children with Special Needs

Therapy and Service Animals for Children with Special Needs

Service and therapy animals are proven to make a positive difference Very Well Family - May 22, 2018 Service and therapy animals have become increasingly popular for children with special needs, and for good reason. Research shows that animals can make a huge...

Child Discipline Techniques for Foster or Adopted Children

Child Discipline Techniques for Foster or Adopted Children

Discipline Techniques for Children Who May Have Been Abused or Neglected Very Well Family - May 29, 2018 Foster parents are not allowed to use corporal punishment with foster children. Adoptive parents are also wise to try other discipline techniques and to avoid...

Teen Suicide: Learning to Recognize the Warning Signs

Teen Suicide: Learning to Recognize the Warning Signs

Stanford Children's Health - June 11, 2018 Many teen suicides can be prevented if warning signs are detected and appropriate intervention is conducted. The reasons No two teenagers are alike, but there are some common reasons they consider suicide. Many teens who...

The Cost of Budget Cuts Affecting Montana’s Most Vulnerable

The Cost of Budget Cuts Affecting Montana’s Most Vulnerable

It is easy to dismiss the budget cuts being considered by the Department of Public Health and Human Services as an easy way to save money.  However, the latest round of proposed cuts to home support services and therapeutic foster care create a potentially serious...