January is Mental Wellness Month – a great time to focus on the importance of nurturing our mental health. By practicing ways to navigate our emotions and manage stress, and reminding ourselves it's okay to ask for help, we can build tools to care for our ourselves and our loved ones year-round.

During this especially difficult time as we head into the third year of the pandemic – with rates of mental health challenges soaring among children and adolescents – supporting wellness in our homes, schools and communities is more critical than ever.

We hope the following resources help to open up conversations around mental health and support you in caring for yourself, your family and the young people in your life.

News & Resources

+ Ways Parents Can Help Kids Cope During a Pandemic Winter

+ Red Lake Nation Recognized for 'Decolonized' Approach to Child & Family Services by Focusing on Intergenerational Family Wellness

+ Tips for Supporting Mental Wellness and Brain Development in Early Childhood

+ Crisis Text Line: Free 24/7 Support

+ Indigenous Youth Share How They're Staying Well During COVID

+ Joy Lab Podcast: Uncover & Foster Your Most Joyful Self

+ Stress Relief Resources for Teens - Change to Chill

+ Self-Care Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth

+ Youth MOVE MN - Amplifying Youth Voices to Raise Mental Health Awareness

+ Mental Health Resources for Students, Educators & School Communities

Trainings & Workshops

Check out some of our other training opportunities:

+ 2022 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference

+ On-Demand Trainings

+ Winter Training Series

Resources for the Classroom

Support the mental wellness of the young people in your life with Star Power and Friends – a team of superheroes who learn to recognize their strengths and practice mental wellness techniques.

Great for K - 5 Classrooms!

Supports Social and Emotional Competency Goals related to:

+ Self-Awareness

+ Self Management

+ Relationship Skills and

+ Social Awareness

All five episodes of Season One are now available on our website. Each episode is about 5 minutes long and is accompanied by arts-based activities and resource links to continue the conversation in your classroom or family.

Join MACMH's Board of Directors

Are you passionate about mental wellness and children's mental health? We're currently accepting applications for our Board of Directors!

As an organization focused on promoting positive mental health for all infants, children, adolescents and their families – MACMH welcomes applicants from Minnesota and across the country who reflect our communities' diverse identities and lived experiences.

Staff Ideas for Mental Wellness Month

MACMH staff share their plans to focus on their mental wellness and the wellness of the children in their lives this month.

About the Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health

For more than 30 years, the Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH) has provided education and resources to professionals, families and youth throughout Minnesota and beyond. Our mission is to promote positive mental health for all infants, children, adolescents and their families.

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