McMeen Elementary

Good Morning McMeen Families!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) highlights this specific week in May as "Building Strong Foundations for Children's Mental Health."

https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/mental-health-awareness-month

Building Strong Foundations for Children's Mental Health

This week highlights the importance of early mental health support, resilience, and self-care for children and teens.

Key messages:

Supportive families, communities, and resources help children lay the groundwork for lifelong well-being.

• Supportive families, schools, and communities help children and teens build strong mental health.
• Teaching coping skills early empowers young people to manage emotions and challenges.
• Recognizing early signs of mental health concerns can lead to timely support and positive outcomes.
• Open conversations about emotions help children develop resilience and feel safe seeking help.
• Regular physical activity can help improve children’s mental health and enhance their well-being.
• Many children face mental health challenges—early intervention and support can make a difference.

Face-to-face conversations can foster #mentalhealth development, enhance communication skills, and build confidence. 💪Talk to your children and teens about mental health. Need help getting started? samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/helping-your-child

Need Help?

• If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
• To learn how to get support for mental health, drug, and alcohol issues, visit FindSupport.gov.
• To locate treatment facilities or providers, visit FindTreatment.gov or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357).