High School Mental Health Essay and Poster Contest

The topic of this year’s contest, “How I Stay Mentally Healthy in School,” is about how teens cope with school stress. The contest gives teens an opportunity to tell powerful stores about mental health challenges and how they cope and stay healthy.

The contest awards prizes of up to $200 for entries submitted by 9/10th graders and for those submitted by 11/12th graders. All entries are judged by a panel of adult and student volunteers.

Awardees will read excerpts of their essays, present their posters and participate in a discussion at the 2015 High School Essay and Poster Contest Awards Ceremony set for April 19 from 3 to 5 PM at the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. The public is invited to attend.

Celebrating its 50th year, MHA-North Shore began as a haven for parents and community members concerned with a lack of mental health services for young people. Its mission is to promote mental wellness through awareness, education and advocacy.

For more information, visit www.mhans.org or https://www.facebook.com/mhanorthshore

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