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CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK IS MAY 1 - MAY 7
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Children's Mental Health week is May 1 - 7, 2005. The purpose of Children's Mental Health Week is to increase public awareness about the importance of good mental health and better services for children with emotional, behavioral, and social challenges and their families. The goal of this nationally recognized event is to educate communities to further an understanding of childhood and adolescent mental health disorders and their resulting impact on families. May is also National Mental Health Month.
Children's Mental Health week was developed by families of children with mental health disorders, to focus on the needs of their children and families. This year's theme is "Nothing About Us, Without Us."
We are encouraging people to wear green ribbons to symbolize their dedication to children's mental health. Why Green? Back in the 1800s the colour green was used to brand people who were labeled "insane". The children's mental health community decided to continue using the colour green, but with a completely different focus. Green signifies new life, new growth, and new beginnings. Therefore, we wear the green ribbon to raise public awareness, better the lives of children with serious emotional disorders, and show our support of these children and their families.
For more information, please contact Betinna Davison, Finger Lakes Parent Network, INC, 585-229-5978.
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