MIO in the news
Addiction, adversity, & attachment: Supporting families impacted by parental substance use
Parental substance use is a growing public health concern that has bi-generational impact. It is critical that those who work with caregivers that have substance use disorders are familiar with how to best support their intersecting identities and intergenerational mental health. This grand rounds presentation shared information research linking addiction, adversity, and attachment to the parenting struggles and developmental risks in families affected by parental substance use.
January 14, 2025
Dr. Elizabeth Peacock-Chambers awarded $3.3 million grant for improving care for parents with substance use disorders
The five-year R01 grant from the National Institutes on Drug Abuse (NIDA) will support a Type II Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial of “Mothering from the Inside Out.” The trial aims to test the implementation of an intervention for mothers with substance use disorders under real-world conditions..
September 30, 2024
Trial Court Opens Family Treatment Court in Springfield
The Massachusetts Trial Court today marked the launch of an innovative Family Treatment Court session at the Hampden County Juvenile Court in Springfield with an opening event at the courthouse. The new court session will address the critical needs of families with cases in the Juvenile Court where parental substance use is a primary or contributing factor in the case.
December 8, 2023
MIO added to California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse programs registry website
The mission of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC) is to advance the effective implementation of evidence-based practices for children and families involved with the child welfare system.
October 27, 2023
Infant Mental Health Journal Honors Suchman
The Infant Mental Health Journal published by the World Association for Infant Mental Health released a special issue March 26 honoring Nancy Suchman, PhD, who died December 25, 2020.
April 8, 2023
For mothers with history of opioid use, a non-judgmental lifeline
Springfield pilot program aims to help women regulate feelings, meet needs of their children
May 3, 2022