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Preparing children for a new school year typically involves buying
new clothes, replacing last year’s backpack, and stocking up
on new school equipment. Often overlooked are other important
issues such as a child’s feelings and emotions about starting
or returning to school. The theme for this year’s campaign is
“15+ Make Time to Listen, Take Time to Talk.” The 15+
program was developed by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration to help parents and kids talk about
everyday issues and tough topics. NMHA is working to adapt and
promote the program for community use. The 15+ theme stresses the
importance of positive parent-child communication in the emotional
development and educational success of children.
Download Back to Campus Kit at mpoweryouth.org
The “Back to School” kit contains a number of materials
to help NMHA affiliates and other groups spread this and other
mental health messages, including:
In addition, stay tuned to NMHA for new 15+ conversation starter
cards and a brochure on bullying coming early this Fall.
For more information, contact your local mental health
association or the National Mental Health Association
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