Children’s Mental Health
Awareness Month 2021
Reflect, Reconnect, Renew.
In May, organizations throughout the nation come together in observance of
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month
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2021 THEME: REFLECT, RECONNECT, RENEW
2021 Theme: Reflect, Reconnect, Renew
In 2021, CMHA Day is a special opportunity to reflect on the unique challenges of the past year and the ways that systems could better meet the needs of children, youth and young adults, and families in future years. It is a chance to reconnect children, youth, and families to the community supports and providers that serve them. And it is a time to renew our commitment to ensuring that all young people and their families have access to an equitable system of care.
We invite you to join with us in uplifting and supporting young people and their families. On this page, you’ll find resources and events that you can use to participate in CMHA Day and CMHA Month 2021.
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EVENTS
This event is a three-part virtual roundtable that addresses the impact of historical and present day trauma and social injustice on AAPI mental health, provides self-care strategies, and identifies long term community engagement strategies to address the mental health of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
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May 2021
NTTAC Facebook Live Event – Reconnect, Reflect, and Renew Children’s Mental Health Conversation Series
This three-part Facebook Live conversation series took a look at the current mental health landscape for youth of all ages through the lens of both mental health experts and those with lived experience. We shared coping mechanisms for the stresses surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic and learn how to reconnect, reflect, and renew in this unprecedented time.
In Part 1, we went over coping mechanisms for the stresses surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic and learn how to reconnect, reflect, and renew in this unprecedented time.
Watch Part 1 here >
In Part 2, we took a look at the current mental health landscape for youth of all ages through the lens of both mental health experts and those with lived experience. We shared coping mechanisms for the stresses surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic and learn how to reconnect, reflect, and renew in this unprecedented time.
Watch Part 2 here >
In Part 3, we facilitated a panel discussion on the impact of COVID-19 and the mental health challenges faced by a student and social worker. Each panelist shared their unique mental health experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The intent of this FB Live was to give a snapshot of what young adults, educators, and mental health professionals have experienced and ways we can provide support by Reflect, Reconnect, and Renew toward holistic balance of our communities.
Watch Part 3 here >
Learn More about the Children’s Mental Health Conversation Series >
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May 2021
10-Day Youth Engagement Challenge
The challenge is an opt-in special where you will receive a daily email with a 2-minute, 5-minute, and 10-minute challenge (depending on how much time you have each day) related to expanding knowledge about youth engagement, exploring a topic related to youth-serving systems that may be new, or a way to expose yourself to a new networking partner.
More to Follow!
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May 2021
#BraveDays Virtual Events (This is My Brave)
This is My Brave is hosting an array of workshops from Yoga Fridays to art workshops, to creative writing sessions and more.
View This is My Brave Events >
RESOURCES
Guides and Tip Sheets
- Activities for Families (National Federation of Families)
- Self-Care Tip Sheet for Families (Children’s Mental Health Matters)
- Virtual Calming Rooms (Baltimore County Public Schools – Office of School Climate & Safety)
- Celebrate #BraveDays (This is My Brave)
- Guide to Caregiving Following a Stressful Event (University of Maryland School of Med Taghi Modarressi Center for Infant Study)
- Tips for Caregivers on Media Coverage of Upsetting Events (National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
Video
Dr. Sarah Vinson on children behavioral health, how children are coping with the stress of COVID-19 and more (Voices for Georgia’s Children – 2020)
Podcasts
- Living Adaptive Leadership Episode 2: Youth (Change Matrix)
- Living Adaptive Leadership Episode 3: Equity and Inclusion (Change Matrix)
- Living Adaptive Leadership Episode 4: School Mental Health (Change Matrix)
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