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Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

May 4, 2023 by Starfish Family Services

The Week of May 7, 2023:

Starfish Family Services joins with other providers and families across the nation to lift up Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day & Month!

Good mental health is an essential part of the health development of any child. Today, 1 in 5 children struggle with mental health or a learning disorder.

At Starfish we support children and families to heal – as well as – build skills and resilience to focus on overall wellness. Building a strong foundation of self-fare and positive coping skills help children, youth, and families stive for mental, emotional, and physical health. Early discovery, diagnosis, and appropriate services for children, youth, and their families make a lasting difference in the health outcomes for everyone. Starfish provides in-person, home-based, and telehealth options with trained mental health professionals.

To connect to our Behavioral Health Team directly — call 800-355-5433.

Additional learning resources:

  • NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY – May 11, 2023 – National Today
  • Reframing Language Infographic Final (ffcmh.org)
  • Children’s Mental Health Awareness | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (nctsn.org)
  • https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/childrens-mental-health-awareness.mp4

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