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Mental Illness Awareness Week

Posted on October 11, 2012 by xadmin

 
Mental Illness Awareness Week was established by Congress to raise awareness around mental health issues. Advocates around the country hold outreach events and online campaigns to help decrease stigma and promote open dialogue around mental health issues.

Please peruse the TeenScreen resources below for information on adolescent depression and suicide.

  • Adolescent Depression and Suicide
  • Resources for Teens & Parents
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  • TeenScreen’s Guide for Bullying Prevention Programs and Curriculum Tools pdf_icon
  • Guide to Talking to Teens about Mental Health
  • Youth Suicide & Prevention pdf_icon
  • The Personal & Societal Toll of Mental Illness pdf_icon
  • Link Between Mental Illness and Substance Abusepdf_icon
  • Youth Mental Health and Academic Achievementpdf_icon

 

 

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