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ABOVE: The Technical Assistance Network for Children’s Behavioral Health (TA Network) developed the Celebrations Across the Field series to showcase stories
about communities across the U.S. that were recognizing National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day in innovative and interesting ways. By promoting the
event through email and social media, web traffic during the week reached 3,836 people and the daily emails were opened 10,344 times.
Recognizing Community-Based Efforts
Each year, communities across the nation, including SAMHSA-funded system of care communities, host local Awareness Day events
to elevate awareness about the importance of children’s mental health. These communities leverage the Awareness Day observance
to position their organizations as leaders in building awareness about mental health services, challenging negative perceptions, and
changing people’s attitudes and behaviors toward mental health challenges.
Awareness Day 2019 was widely celebrated across the country, with governors from Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, and Wisconsin issuing
proclamations recognizing May 9, 2019, as National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. The following local highlights provide a
sample of the diverse Awareness Day 2019 celebrations held by SAMHSA-funded systems of care.
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