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Hello, I'm Governor Martin O'Malley with an important message about our kids.
Did you know that one out of five children may experience a mental,
emotional, or behavioral health problem before their even eighteen years old?
This is a big issue...
and no family is immune.
These problems affect children of all demographic groups regardless
of education, income, race, or culture.
But, we can all help. In Maryland, even in the toughest of times, we've made
a commitment to support the mental health needs of our children, our youth, and our families.
Every May our State also celebrates Children's Mental Health Awareness Month.
In honor of this year, I wanted to encourage you to take a moment to talk to your kids, students, and friends.
The sooner we recognize problems -
the sooner we can get our children the services and help that they need.
The help they need so that they can go on to become successful in school
and in their lives as adults.
Visit www.childrensmentalhealthmatters.org
for more information.
Thanks a lot.