The following resources on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilties were developed by the NCTSN.
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May was first declared as National Foster Care Month in 1988. Since then, May has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of foster caregivers and the needs of children in foster care.
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.
July was first declared as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008.
The following resources on Trauma and Substance Use were developed by the NCTSN.
September was first declared as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in 2008.
The following resources on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities were developed by the NCTSN.
June was first declared as World Refugee Awareness Month in 2001. Since then, June has been a time to acknowledge strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees who live around the globe.
October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989.
April was first declared as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in 2001.