May 9th is SAMHSA’s National Children’s Mental
Health Awareness Day. SAMHSA's
"Caring for Every Child's Mental Health" was originally created in
1994 with the mission of increasing awareness around children's mental health
issues.
Visit www.awarenessevent.org
for information about the Awareness Day national event in Washington D.C.,
which will be held on May 9th. The event will include an exhibit
from the American Art Therapy Association, a tribute program to children who
have demonstrated resilience after traumatic experiences, and a Special
Recognition Award ceremony, which will honor artist, advocate, and Awareness
Day National Event Honorary Chairperson Cyndi Lauper.
You can watch the live webcast of the event at www.samhsa.gov/children
from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., EDT, on Wednesday, May 9, 2012.
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