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Caroline According to a recent study by Child Health First Aid course through www.

Mind Institute, a whopping 70% of both marylandrota.org. After the challenges
CASA children and adults reported some degree of the last few years, we all must work
of mental health discomfort since the together to help and support children
Court Appointed
pandemic, with twice as many children and youth in both their physical and
Special Advocate
experiencing feelings of depression as mental well-being, because children’s
compared to adults. During Children’s mental health MATTERS!
Children’s Mental Mental Health Matters Month, our goal The Governor’s Office of Crime Control &
Health Matters is to equip adults with resources and Prevention funded this project under sub-award
an improved understanding of mental number CJAC-2019-0004 and VOCA-2018-0063.
In April, we raised awareness about
health needs in order to change the All points of view in this document are those of
children’s physical well-being by talking
trajectory of children’s lives and have a the author and do not necessarily represent the
about child abuse and its prevention. official position of any State or Federal Agency. Th is

Caroline County in which all kids grow
The blue and silver pinwheels that project is supported by a grant from the Maryland
and thrive in happy homes.
were “planted” around the community Judiciary’s Administrative Office of the Courts
show Caroline County’s commitment All children experience periods of anger, number AOC-G20CA0225I.
to keeping kids safe from abuse and frustration, and sadness. Those are
harm. Now, in the month of May, we normal feelings. Yet for some children,
turn to their mental health, which is just everyday stresses can be overwhelming Celebrating
as important as children’s physical safety. to the point of interfering with daily th
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life such as diffi culty eating, sleeping,
CASA of Caroline is proud to partner
studying, or interacting with others.
again with Caroline County Public Season!
It is important for parents to note the
Schools to promote the Children’s
frequency, duration, and intensity of
Mental Health Matters campaign during
these behaviors to determine if the child
the month of May. Mental health, also
needs mental health treatment. But the
referred to as emotional or behavioral
bottom line is, you know your child.
health, is as vital to a child’s general
Trust your gut. If you think there is a
health and well-being as their physical
problem, talk to your pediatrician or
growth and milestones. It impacts how
family doctor. If you are past that point
they interact with other kids, how they River Run
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