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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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