Public Awareness

Bullying Prevention Awareness Month (October 2012)

10/2012

In support of Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is providing resources for families, teens, educators, clinicians, mental health professionals, and law enforcement personnel on how to recognize, deal with, and prevent bullying.

September 11 Anniversary

09/2012

The anniversary of a traumatic event, whether a national tragedy or a personal loss, can serve as a powerful reminder of earlier reactions to the tragedy, and can trigger renewed feelings of anxiety, sorrow, and concerns about the future. These reactions can then interfere with daily functioning at home, work, or school.

National Preparedness Month (September 2012)

09/2012

In support of National Preparedness Month―sponsored by the U.S.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month (June 2012)

06/2012

LGBT youth are routinely harassed because of their sexual orientation.

World Refugee Awareness Month (June 2012)

06/2012

The NCTSN invites you to join us in observing World Refugee Awareness Month and, on June 20th, World Refugee Awareness Day. In doing so, we focus on the millions of refugees who live around the globe, recognizing their plight as well as their valuable contributions to our communities.

National PTSD Awareness Day (June 27, 2012)

06/2012

To bring greater attention to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the United States Senate designated June 27th as National PTSD Awareness Day, now in its third year.

National Foster Care Month (May 2012)

05/2012

National Foster Care In 2010 in the US, 408,000 American children were living in foster care and 254,000 entered the system (Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System).

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