May 3-9 2015....

National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week May 3-9 2015

This year's theme is: Mental Health is Fundamental

The National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health has declared this week as Children's Mental Health Awareness week.

Please visit www.ffcmh.org to see the following talking points and more:

Talking about mental health is essential to a person's overall health.

Mental and emotional health disorders are real and treatable in the youth.

Children and their families need and desire support to help with mental health issue.

For children under 6 years old there is a downloadable activity workbook. Look under the "Material and Resources" on their web page.

Do you want to help increase awareness? Then check out the green ribbons on the website.

To locate a local chapter in your area please go to http://www.ffcmh.org