[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 46 (Thursday, April 23, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S3532]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK

  Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Children's 
Mental Health Week which will be held the week of May 4-10. ``Putting 
Our Voices Together For Children'' is the theme of 1998's Children's 
Mental Health Week. The Missouri Department of Mental Health and the 
Missouri Statewide Parent Advisory Network will serve as co-sponsors of 
the week; these organizations were instrumental in the establishment of 
the first ever Children's Mental Health Week in 1992.
  Children throughout the United States have been diagnosed with 
emotional and behavioral disorders. And yet, some estimate that only 
one third of the children are able to receive proper treatment and 
care. The reason for Children's Mental Health Week is to provide our 
communities with additional information and understanding of these 
disorders. The week serves to help spread valuable information that 
will ultimately aid our children and our future.
  During Children's Mental Health Week, green ribbons will be 
circulated throughout cities to spread the message of support for our 
children. Numerous events will be hosted to honor Children's Mental 
Health Week, as well as a two day conference for the spread of further 
information on children with mental health problems. The week will 
conclude with an awards ceremony to thank those who make a difference 
in working for children with emotional and behavioral disorders.
  I would like to thank all the diligent workers who have dedicated 
their time and energy to help the children who suffer from mental 
disorders. My best wishes of support and gratitude are extended to the 
organizers of Children's Mental Health Week.

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