Most of us know a child or adolescent with a mental illness, whether it's attention deficit disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety or an eating disorder. However, due to stigma and the lack of public awareness and education, many are unaware of it.
Families Together in NYS, a parent-run organization offering support and information for families of children with mental illness, will be hosting its 10th Anniversary Conference held on May 1st and 2nd, 2005 at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Albany, NY.
The organization is also offering a free downloadable tool kit for this special week. It can be downloaded at: http://www.ftnys.org. The tool kit contains Children's Mental Health Week activity ideas, a sample press release, graphics for stickers and iron-on transfers for t-shirts, children's mental health statistics and facts, how to seek help, promote awareness and eliminate stigma; and information on screening for and identifying depression.
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