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Kids: caring for every child's mental health

The Kids on the Block puppet troupe, comprised of volunteers from around the
state, brings lively education and discussion
to Maryland schools.

Today's children realize that life isn't always easy. Pressure to win, to be liked, to get along with your family, or to do well in school may cause a young person to experience stress.

Some stress and anxiety is normal. But
feelings of worthlessness, extreme sadness,
or hopelessness may be warning signs of a mental health problem.

The Kids on the Block Programs, developed with the support of the National Mental Health Association, teaches children to understand feelings, helps them develop problem-solving skills, and encourages them to express their feelings and concerns.

 

Click here to read excerpts from our programs

 

Click here to read what people are saying about the Kids on the Block

 

Click here to contact Kids on the Block coordinators

 

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"We must hasten the day when no child or adolescent need be too hard to handle, too sad to survive, too strange and angry to live among us, too ill to laugh, play and love."

National Advisory Mental Health Council, 1999