2017 National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

  


2017 Children's Mental Health Awareness Week    
 

The National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health declares the first full week in May as National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week. This week is dedicated to increasing public awareness about the triumphs and challenges in children's mental health and emphasizing the importance of family and youth involvement in the children's mental health movement! 

 

"Finding Help, Finding Hope"

 

Green is the official color for National Children's Mental Health Awareness

Week.  The green ribbon brings public awareness to the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges and their families across the nation.  We use the color green because it symbolizes growth, support, health, healing and hope.  Green is known to have positive physiological and psychological effects such as promoting muscle relaxation, calmness, comfort and healthy heart function.  Green also helps equalize and soothe emotions. Green represents peace, harmony, balance, restoration and well-being. 



 
 
Proclamation


 

Governor Kathleen Blanco, Former Governor of the State of Louisiana, proclaims the first full week of the month of May as Children's Mental Health Awareness Week in the State of Louisiana.

 
We would like to thank The Office of Behavioral Health and
Louisiana Healthcare Connections for Sponsoring this year's Children's Mental Health Awareness Week Campaign!!!


Dedicated supporters like you help Louisiana Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health(LAFFCMH) achieve its mission to improve lives in Louisiana. Your support serves to strengthen the community where you live by tackling the stigma associated with children mental health needs.




Thank you for participating in this year's Children's Mental Health Awareness Week campaign. Your dedication and support for the children and families we serve in our community is greatly appreciated.

 

 Children's Mental Health Awareness Week Activities

 




Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
 

 

We will be supporting SAMHSA's Children's Mental Health Day on Thursday, May 4, 2017.


 

For more information Click on this link for details http://www.samhsa.gov/children/national.asp  

 

 






  
 



DON'T FORGET TO WEAR GREEN!!!!
  
  
  

For more information, please contact:
Louisiana Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health, Inc.
4600 Sherwood Common Blvd, Ste.304
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
1-800-224-4010 (Parent Line)
info@laffcmh.org
www.laffcmh.org