May was first declared as Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949. In 2006, Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day was chosen as a special day during this month to focus on the mental health needs of children.
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April was first declared as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in 2001.
The following resources on Secondary Traumatic Stress were developed by the NCTSN.
January was first declared as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in 2010. Since then, January has been a time to acknowledge those experiencing enslavement and those who have escaped.
The following resources on Screening and Assessment were developed by the NCTSN.
Wherever Healthcare Providers encounter children and families--whether in a clinic, hospital ER, school, or at a private outpatient practice--there are opportunities to integrate trauma-informed practices into the care families receive.
September was first declared as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in 2008.
The following resources on Military and Veteran Families were developed by the NCTSN.