50%of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by the age of 14.
let's start the conversation about mental health
the letter : a film by Dayton Children’s
What makes a letter?
A letter is more than just words—it’s a meaningful way for one person to reach out and start a conversation that matters. In today’s world, where short, quick messages are so prominent, a letter stands out. It’s thoughtful. It shows intention. It carries meaning.
Mental health is the crisis of this generation. More than ever, our kids need meaningful support. We need to keep having the conversations that matter. Together, we can make a difference in the future of our kids.
Starting on World Mental Health Day, we invite you to join us in a thoughtful, purposeful conversation about mental health. Will you join us?
Sign the pledge below and explore resources to start making a real difference today.
take the pledge
Today, you can pledge to start the conversation in the community around children’s mental health. We invite you to join thousands of others in using your voice to speak up for children who need help.
Whether it is using conversation starters in your own home, sharing this campaign or making a donation, our collective actions can add up to make a big difference for our kids.
By taking the pledge you will receive ongoing communication from Dayton Children’s on ways to continue the conversation and support kids in your own life.
Choose one of the options below to take the pledge now.
option 1
Start the conversation in your own home:
Pledge to start the conversation to support children’s mental health and you’ll receive a free download with 50 conversation starters to start using today!
option 2
Support the conversation in the community:
Pledge to start the conversation to support children’s mental health and have a pack of conversation starters sent on your behalf to family in the community.
1 in 5 children need care for a mental health condition.
10% of high school students have attempted suicide in the past year.
more ways to help
read
Explore our curated list of books by mental health experts at Dayton Children’s created to educate and inform for personal reading, education, or discussions with friends.
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Send your own letter in support of children’s mental health by using templates found in our letter library. Write to your own child, local educators, your legislators and more.
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On 10/10 give $10 for World Mental Health Day!
Make a gift today to help us do more to elevate mental health and provide resources and services for the kids within our community.
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“It takes all of us working together as a community to really solve this and find the right answers.”
– Kelly Blankenship, DO, associate chief medical officer and chief of psychiatry at Dayton Children’s
