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Awareness Months
On this page we will highlight national awareness months related to mental health and substance use/misuse.
MAY is Mental Health Awareness Month
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month and Children's Mental Health Awareness Week. The main objectives during this period include reducing stigma, providing support, educating the public, and advocating for policies that impact millions of individuals in the United States. According to the Surgeon General, approximately one in five children has a diagnosable mental illness. By working together, we can bring about significant change and emphasize the significance of mental health for both adults and children. Below, you will find toolkits, resources, and other valuable information to assist in launching a successful campaign to raise awareness for this important month.
Source: www.kit.org/childrens-mental-health-awareness-week
Resources:
- NAMI's Mental Health Awareness Toolkit 2024
- National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day | SAMHSA
- Plan Your Awareness Day | SAMHSA
- Mental Health Month | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Resiliency & Mental Health Resources (fldoe.org)
- Locate Your Florida Early Learning Coalition (see map below)
- June 4 to 6 in Denver, Colorado
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