The West Virginia System of Care has launched a statewide coloring book featuring artwork by young West Virginians, to battle stigma and raise mental health awareness.
Copies of the book are being distributed by WV’s comprehensive behavioral health centers and family organizations.
The new 12-page coloring book can be downloaded by clicking on this link. Also, check out:
- Tips for getting the most out of the West Virginia Mental Health Awareness coloring book
- Stigma Language Matters sheet
additional resources for mental health awareness & stigma reduction:
- Mental_Illness_Awareness_Week_Guide (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
- NAMI_MI_Facts and Numbers 2009 (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
- Developing a Stigma-Reduction Initiative (SAMHSA)