5 THINGS TO KNOW: What is Children's Mental Health Awareness Day and why is it important?
--Derrick James
May 5, 2021
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse explains what is Children's Mental Health Awareness Day and how to find resources for children experiencing mental health.
1. What is Children's Mental Health Awareness Day?Â
National Childrenâs Mental Health Awareness Day, held this year on May 7, raises awareness regarding the importance of mental wellness for children and young people. The plain truth is that for our citizens, our communities and state to prosper, we must have healthy brains; and, that process for ensuring brain health begins early in life, when our brains are developing.Â