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Talking to Kids About Their Mental Health

WEBOperation: Conversation. What is Operation: Conversation?It’s a check-in on kids' mental health. When we start simple habits of conversations, we can learn about concerns or problems kids are dealing with, help them problem solve, and build their confidence for life's difficult moments.

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How Routines Help Kids' Mental Health

WEBYoung children often beg for repetition—reading the same book over and over or wanting to wear the same t-shirt for a week. Repetition, in the form of routines, has many mental health benefits for children, decreasing stress and helping kids handle emotions.

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Starting the Conversation with Kids

WEBHere are three tips. Set the stage. If your family creates a daily habit of checking in with each other, it will make difficult conversations easier. Pick times with low distractions, such as family dinners, bedtime routines, car rides or short daily walks. Model the behavior.

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The Kids Mental Health Foundation

WEBThe Kids Mental Health Foundation is leading the way, empowering grown-ups to guide kids toward resilient minds before a concern or crisis hits. Your critical donation helps make this vision a reality. Give now to help build a future where mental health is a vital part of every child’s upbringing. Make a Donation.

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Mental Health Resources

WEBParents spend a LOT of their work day thinking about their kids' mental health. It occupies a third to up to half of their time! Our resource, Bloom: Supporting You in Growing Kids' Mental Well-Being, helps workplaces provide parents with children's mental health materials. Children's mental health is taking a toll on working parents.

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Wellness Tips for Students

WEBWellness Tips for Students. Kids Mental Health Foundation Behavioral Health Experts. Encouraging students to practice good mental health can make them more successful in the classroom. We have information on goal setting, relaxation, healthy friendships and mindfulness. These can be read aloud to your class (recommended grades 3-12) or …

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Resources for School

WEBKids spend a lot of time at school, so it's no surprise that school can have a big impact on their mental health. You can set your child up for school success by having conversations about school, working with their teachers and school staff, and finding mental health curriculums. No matter how your child feels about school, there are things

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Kids Mental Health Foundation Alliance

WEBThe Alliance works together to share best practices and advance the mission of the Kids Mental Health Foundation to provide every community in America with access to free, evidenced-informed resources necessary for breaking stigmas around children’s mental health and educating families and advocates. Together, we empower the mental health …

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Week One: Day-to-Day Actions That Make an Impact

WEBFor week one's course, choose at least two of these Advocacy 101 actions below to complete. These small actions really make a big difference to break mental health stigmas. 1. Show you care: When you see someone upset, offer support. If you are worried about their safety, let them know that and help them find the resources they need.

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Resources for Mental Wellness

WEBOn Our Sleeves: Healthcare Partners. On Our Sleeves is a signature program of The Kids Mental Health Foundation partnering with leading children's hospitals and behavioral health providers.

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Resources for Suicide Prevention

WEBResources for Suicide Prevention. "Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children ages 10-14 (in 2020) according to the CDC. Talking with kids about suicide is one of the most important conversations you can have. Learn about how to talk to kids about suicide, the myths surrounding suicide and ways to build resiliency to protect kids.

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Resources for Parents & Caregivers

WEBStarting Conversations with Kids. Talking to children about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences is a necessary part of their healthy growth and development. Check out three tips for starting conversations – and what to do if they don’t want to talk.

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Resources for Relationships

WEBResources for Relationships. Feeling connected is so important to a child's mental health. The relationships that they have with family, friends, teacher and community members in a critical part of building a sense of belonging.

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Community Partnerships

WEBOn Our Sleeves is a signature program of The Kids Mental Health Foundation partnering with leading children's hospitals and behavioral health providers. Focused on starting conversations and breaking stigmas, On Our Sleeves provides free resources to families, caregivers, educators and coaches across the country.

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Supporting Immigrant Children's Mental Health

WEBDeveloping close family ties and social networks within the immigrant community has been shown to protect children’s mental health by providing a natural support structure. Bilingualism. Research supports the benefits of biculturalism and bilingualism in the home to preserve immigrants’ strengths. Advocate for system changes.

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Christina and Ryan Day Fund

WEBChristina and Ryan ask that you to join them in championing this cause. The Christina and Ryan Day Fund for Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Wellness at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will help raise awareness, increase educational opportunities, inspire advocacy, and be a role model for donating to a cause that has historically been ignored.

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Kids Mental Health Foundation National Resources

WEBNational Children's Mental Health Resources National Resources. Behavioral health services located as close to a patient’s community as possible are ideal so that the treatment plan can include important resources from a child’s natural support system and other community services.

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Fundraise for The Kids Mental Health Foundation

WEBWe’re honored you chose The Kids Mental Health Foundation and can’t wait to help you get started! Morgen Spon - Director of Development. [email protected]. (614) 355-5419. Mary McCabe - Assistant Director of Development. [email protected]. (614) 355 …

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