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Friday, May 6, 2011

Communities nationwide

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A nationwide education campaign during National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week (May 1-7) developed to raise awareness about psychiatric and learning disorders in children.

For parents and teachers:

Check the event map to see all the Speak Up for Kids! participants and find an event near you.

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About Speak Up for Kids!

Speak Up For Kids! is a nationwide education campaign developed by the Child Mind Institute and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), and sponsored by Hunter Boot and Parents magazine, to raise awareness about psychiatric and learning disorders in children.  This week, National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week (May 1-7), more than 500 child and adolescent psychiatrists and other mental health professionals are participating in  the effort by educating parents and teachers through talks, flyers, op-eds, Q&As, and social media.  Together, they will create awareness in communities across the nation that early diagnosis and intervention are key to children’s success in school, with friends, and at home.

About the May 3rd webinar with Dr. Koplewicz

As part of Speak Up for Kids!, the Child Mind Institute hosted a live webinar with Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz entitled "When to Worry About Your Child's Worries."

Want to get involved?  Read about the upcoming 2012 Speak Up for Kids.