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What's New! We had a hugely successful Children's Mental Health Week on May 4-10, 2008. See below for the information shared during the week. May 5 Green Ribbon Awareness May 2, 2008
Beginning on May 4th, the Coalition will be sending a week of emails relating to children's mental health awareness and resources. Please pass them along so we all spread the word that ... Children's Mental Health Matters! Download a Children's Mental Health Awareness Week Calendar - .pdf May 5, 2005 For more than 50 years, May has been designated as National Mental Health Month to raise awareness of mental health disorders and treatment. It is only in the last three years that there has been a special time set aside in May to observe Children’s Mental Health Awareness. This year, Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is May 5–11, with May 8 marked as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. You can show your support for children’s mental health by joining the thousands of people across the country who will be “wearing the green”—ribbons and plastic bracelets, that is. Much like the pink ribbons used for breast cancer awareness, green ribbons have been adopted to raise awareness of children’s mental health. The ribbons and bracelets carry the very important message Children’s Mental Health Matters! Why green? To combat stigma! The color green was used in the 1800s to brand those people labeled “insane.” The children’s mental health community decided to derail the stigma by claiming green—as a color that signifies new life, growth and new beginnings. If you’d like a ribbon or bracelet to raise public awareness, better the lives of children with serious emotional disorders and show support for these children and their families, contact the Coalition at 410.730.8267 or e-mail info@mdcoalition.org. May 6, 2008 Learn about all the current Initiatives in Maryland dedicated to a family-driven, youth-guided, culturally competent system of care. Download a Fact Sheet on the 2008 Maryland Initiatives for Children's Mental Health - .pdf ------------------------------ May 7, 2008 ------------------------------ May 8, 2008 ------------------------------ May 9, 2008 In the days, weeks and months following the diagnosis of a mental health problem with a child, caregivers, teachers and providers search for the proper treatment. Because of the nature of the disorders, changes come quickly and problems crop up unexpectedly. It can feel like an impossible task to stay on top of your child's every need—but you're not alone. There are resources throughout the state to help you find the best path for your child, starting with the Maryland Coalition of Families for Children's Mental Health. For children and youth up to age 21 (or age 22, if in special education programs), help can be found in the following areas: Evaluations
Education Advocacy
Support Groups
For adults, the following resources can provide information and assistance:
------------------------------ Materials are available on this site for families and professionals. Check back often. Be sure to sign up for the MD Coalition Newsletter to get the latest on meetings, research, and other important material. Reports can be found on the Publications Page! |
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