This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health. We will start our celebration May 4-10, 2014 by making this year’s National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week the best in National Federation history. The anniversary celebration will culminate at our annual conference on November 21-23, 2014.
This Year’s Theme
As in past years, we have compiled a listing of information and resources for your use during your local observance of the National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The Federation’s theme for 2014 is Building a Circle of Wellness. We often repeat the African proverb “it takes a village to raise a child.” This statement holds true in our work of supporting children with behavioral health challenges. This year, more than ever, we aim to debunk myths, spread awareness and promote positive mental health and overall health for all of our nation’s children. This will take a combination of national, state and local efforts to bring about our vision for healthy children and families.