Child Mental Health Awareness Week Resources for May 6-12

Child Mental Health Awarness Week  May 6 - 12
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and NASP encourages school psychologists to share information and resources with parents, teachers, and students. To support your ability to raise awareness, NASP is teaming up with the Child Mind Institute’s Speak Up for Kids, a free nationwide public education campaign to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of mental health and learning disorders in children and teens. During National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 6–12, 2012)—or any time this spring—NASP members are encouraged to give talks at their schools or other work locations as part of this national effort to raise awareness about the importance of student mental health. Take advantage of the free PowerPoint presentations and resource materials to plan a talk on topics including: ADHD, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, bullying prevention, difficult behavior, cyber safety, and school–family partnerships. NASP has worked with Child Mind to adapt the presentations for appropriate use in schools.
(from DPI School Psych Consultant Kathryn Bush)