#HeroesofHope Highlights

Highlights of #HeroesofHope for the 2012 National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day activities, archived from Wednesday, May 9, 2012 through Friday, May 11, 2012 at 1 p.m. EDT. For more information, please visit www.samhsa.gov/children.

  1. Schools help kids learn, but they can also help strengthen their emotional & mental health bit.ly/IyDmHC #HeroesofHope
  2. Guest blogger Travis Wright on National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day: ow.ly/aPCUv How did you celebrate? #HeroesofHope
  3. And #HeroesofHope closes with Cyndi and the five courageous youth performers jammin' to "True Colors". @samhsagov http://pic.twitter.com/NtO27ZVC
  4. RT @samhsagov: Cyndi Lauper & youth performers close the #HeroesofHope event in DC with a standing ovation 1.usa.gov/INUVU2
  5. It was great seeing some green ribbons at the Children's Mental Health Awareness Day event. #HeroesofHope are also #greenribbonadvocates!
  6. Within the #recovery movement, we must value and make integral the voice, passion, and resiliency of youth #HeroesOfHope
  7. Cyndi Lauper: Every kid deserves hope - thank you for all of your work&your support. I'm proud to be part of your organization #HeroesofHope
  8. HHS Sec Sebelius "I don't think we can ever underestimate the power in each of us to comfort, heal & inspire those in need" #HeroesofHope
  9. Understanding impacts of violence on children must be a priority. Equally important: reducing incidence of violence @samhsagov #HeroesofHope
  10. Incredible stories shared tonight. Reminded of the great resilience and perseverance of youth. #HeroesOfHope
  11. If we take anything from this program, perhaps it should be that we need to *listen* to youth & their struggles. @samhsagov #HeroesofHope
  12. Justice Dept. & Dept. of Ed working to fix the "school to jail pipeline" taking place across the country today. @samhsagov #HeroesofHope
  13. Attorney General Eric Holder says, “more than 60% of children have been exposed to crime, abuse and violence.” #HeroesofHope #mentalhealth
  14. Gil Kerlikowske: Substance use & mental disorders damage families & place obstacles in the way of building a stronger America #HeroesofHope
  15. Major General J. Kirk Martin, Jr. says, "our most important assets are our military members and their families." #HeroesofHope #mentalhealth
  16. One performer just honored her hero with a set of angel wings after a moving monologue about war. #HeroesofHope
  17. Check out these top ten tips from mom @VCpsych for how to raise resilient children. - huffingtonpost.com/victoria-coste… #HeroesofHope
  18. Laura Howard, Region 7, Administrator @samhsagov is celebrating #heroesofhope in Kansas!!! IN OUR OFFICE.. With youth watching the broadcast
  19. Promoting Recovery & Resilience for Children & Youth Involved in Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare Systems: ow.ly/aOmZQ #HeroesOfHope
  20. Child Mind Institute & Tuesday’s Children tell Leon Harris they are discussing childhood #trauma, resilience & #HeroesofHope in NYC tonight

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