CEC Pleased to Support National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day on May 6th

On May 6th, communities around the country will observe National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day to demonstrate that children and youth with mental health needs thrive at home, at school, and in the community. In 2010 and 2011, the focus is on the importance of recognizing and addressing mental health needs in early childhood.

This is a day for everyone to promote positive youth development, resilience, recovery, and the transformation of mental health services delivery for children and youth with serious mental health needs and their families. Awareness Day raises awareness of effective programs for children's mental health needs; demonstrates how children's mental health initiatives promote positive youth development, recovery, and resilience; and shows how children with mental health needs thrive in their communities. CEC is pleased to join the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration and other national organizations in promoting Awareness Day. 

CEC encourages its members to consider how to integrate National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day (May 6th) in their work.  For ideas of how to become involved, click here.