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Mental Health Awareness

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Behavioral Health Professionals Families & Children Physicians

PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for families and clinicians to assist those experiencing mental health challenges. Search the Resource Central website for more resources with keywords "mental health" for more information.

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Mental Health Resources for Children, Families, and Providers

This website is an extensive compendium of vetted materials by the WRAPEM mental health workgroups with just-in-time resources and recorded webinars.

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Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence

This APA advisory emphasizes monitoring and managing screen time, fostering digital literacy, and promoting healthy online behaviors.

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Mental Health Resources - SchoolSafety.gov

This document describes mental health resources for schools, highlighting strategies and tools to support student well-being and create safer, more supportive learning environments.

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Mental Health By the Numbers

This page describes the impact of mental illness in the U.S., highlighting statistics, challenges, and solutions to raise awareness and improve mental health care.

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Providing a Safe Environment for Pediatric Mental Health Patients in the ED

These tips aim to enhance the care experience for pediatric mental health patients and ensure their safety and well-being during their time in the emergency department.

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About Adverse Childhood Experiences

This site provides resources, data, and tools for individuals, communities, and professionals to understand, prevent, and mitigate the effects of ACEs on mental, physical, and social health, advocating for trauma-informed approaches and support systems.