Out of stock for ordering This brief provides data and information about mental health to inspire conversations that break down negative public perceptions, and promote recovery and healthy communities. It discusses how communities can improve access to treatment, crisis response, and recovery support. Publication ID SMA13-4763 Publication Date May 2013 Format Guidelines or Manual Download Information Brief PDF 3.35 MB Find Related Information Audience Program Planners, Administrators, & Project Managers Population Group Adolescents as Population Group Children as Population Group Young Adults as Population Group You May Also Be Interested In National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day 2013 Short Report, May 9, 2013 This report highlights programs that promote recovery and build resilience among older adolescents and young adults living with serious mental illness. It describes initiatives that address employment, housing, education, social connectedness, and emotional well-being. Community Conversations About Mental Health: Discussion Guide This manual guides facilitators and participants through organizing community discussions about mental health that promote recovery and healthy communities. It provides discussion questions, facilitator tips, and next steps following a conversation. Strengthening Parenting and Enhancing Child Resilience This report reviews children's mental health programs that enhance parenting skills and child resilience. It addresses costs and benefits, opportunities to reach parents and caregivers with evidence-based practices, and provides recommendations for future prevention efforts. Community Conversations About Mental Health: Planning Guide This guide offers tools to help plan community conversations about mental health. It discusses logistics, such as finding a venue, gathering a network of partners, and recruiting participants and facilitators. Everyone Can Play a Role in the Conversation about Mental Health Faith and community leaders can play a significant role in helping to educate individuals and families about mental illness. This fact sheet can help communities and congregations raise awareness about mental health issues and emphasize the importance in seeking help when needed. Information for Faith-Based and Community Leaders Increasing awareness of mental health issues and making it easier for people to seek help requires partners working together. These talking points can help faith leaders develop messages for their congregations and communities about the importance of mental health.
