National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Micha Kirsch-Ito is a Subject Matter Expert at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with previous experience at organizations such as White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, National Child Traumatic Stress Network, and Vibrant Emotional Health. They have a diverse background in communications, marketing, and design, with a strong focus on mental health advocacy and suicide prevention initiatives. Micha has also contributed to various publications and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a focus on Digital Interactive Theory and Neuro-Visual Design from Sarah Lawrence College.
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National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created by Congress in 2000 as part of the Children’s Health Act to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events. This unique network of frontline providers, family members, researchers, and national partners is committed to changing the course of children’s lives by improving their care and moving scientific gains quickly into practice across the U.S. The NCTSN is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and coordinated by the UCLA-Duke University National Center for Child Traumatic Stress (NCCTS), which guides NCTSN collaborative efforts. The NCTSN has grown from 17 funded centers in 2001 to 82 currently funded centers and over 130 affiliate (formerly funded) centers and individuals, working in hospitals, universities, and community based programs in 45 states and the District of Columbia.