Children's Mental Health Awareness Week
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, this week (May 2-8) is Children's Mental Health Awareness Week. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, studies show that at least one in five children and adolescents have a mental health disorder. At least one in 10, which is about 6 million people, have a serious emotional disturbance.
SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, gives a general overview of Child and Adolescent Mental Health including causes and signs of mental disorder in young people, and how guardians can seek help. Other useful sources on the site:
Helping and Caring for Children with and Youth with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
Helping and Caring for Children with Bipolar Disorder
Psychosocial Issues for Children and Adolescents in a Disaster, and how to talk to them after the Disaster or a Traumatic Event.
Also from SAMHSA:
"The Caring for Every Child's Mental Health communications campaign is a national public information and education campaign to:
- Increase public awareness about the importance of protecting and nurturing the mental health of young people.
- Foster recognition that many children have mental health problems that are real, painful, and sometimes severe.
- Encourage caregivers to seek early, appropriate treatment and services.
The campaign helps families, educators, health care providers, and young people recognize mental health problems and to seek or recommend appropriate services. It also strives to reduce the stigma associated with mental health problems.
The campaign is a technical assistance program for the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services Program for Children and Their Families. Its fundamental messages are:
- Every child's mental health is important.
- Many children have mental health problems.
- These problems are real, painful, and can be severe.
- Mental health problems can be recognized and successfully treated.
- By working together, caring families and communities can help.
- Information is available from SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center by calling 1-800-789-2647."
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