National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day

Occupational therapists can play a significant role in mental health prevention, promotion, as well as individualized intervention in children with mental health challenges.

For more information and resources about childhood mental health to help you in your practice, please visit:

• AOTA: Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Resources
• AOTA: Children and Youth Resources on Mental Health
• AOTA: School Mental Health Toolkit
• Zero to Three: Most Popular Resources on Early Childhood Mental Health
• SAMHSA: Caring for Every Child's Mental Health
• Child Mind Institute: Speak Up For Kids
• NIMH: Children's Mental Health Awareness