02/29/2024

March 2 Is World Teen Mental Wellness Day

Important Message from the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities

World Teen Mental Wellness Day is observed on March 2 every year. It was established to raise awareness, decrease stigma and spark very important conversations around the topic of mental well-being and to make those experiencing mental health challenges aware of available resources.

As such a substantial portion of the teenage community deal with mental health challenges, addressing risk factors and increasing awareness surrounding teens mental health is vital. 

Click here to learn more about child and adolescent mental health.

** Thank you to the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) for sharing this important message with OAMES. OACBHA is the statewide organization that represents the interests of Ohio‘s county Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health (ADAMH) Boards. Ohio‘s ADAMH Boards are statutorily empowered to plan, develop, fund, manage, and evaluate community-based mental health and addiction services. Click here for more information about initiatives, programs and resources on the association's website.