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Speak Up for Kids – A Children's Mental Health Campaign

Speak Up for Kids and join the children's mental health campaign. One in five American children have a mental health challenge and less than half get help. This May, join our webcast events.

One in five, 15 million total, American children have a mental health challenge and less than half of them are getting help.

This May, join Child Mind Institute's webcast events!

Did you know that there are ten times more taxidermists than child psychiatrists?

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Take a quick and interesting quiz. http://quiz.childmind.org/

Taking care of our children’s mental health is one of the most important issues facing the United States. With your help, we can raise awareness of this problem and help fight the stigma that prevents so many parents and children from getting the diagnosis and treatment that will change their lives.

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In May, the Child Mind Institute will launch its third annual Speak Up for Kids campaign. We invite you to join one or more of the 15 webcast events that will be taking place.

The schedule of events will be available mid-April. So stay tuned and spread the word. We will keep you informed.

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