Signature missing: Will you fight for more mental health support?

Kids can’t heal without help Save the Children Action Network is the political voice for kids. Friend –  I think you missed my last message. May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and with the MINDS Act back in Congress, our advocacy efforts are in full swing. We really need your voice… because millions of children need more support. [Don’t sign your name for me, Friend. Do it for the 1 in 6 kids living with a mental health disorder.]( -Christy   Nearly 1 in 6 of the world’s children struggle with mental health disorders... but less than a penny of each dollar spent on global health funding is designated to support them. [Tell Congress: It’s not enough — and they need more.]( [Send A Message]( Hi Friend, Sometimes, little kids face life’s biggest battles. They’ve been orphaned. They’ve witnessed unspeakable violence. They’ve even seen death. 13-year-old Reza* watched his baby niece slip away after months of hunger. His family lost their jobs to the war in Afghanistan — and then, Reza lost his childhood. “I feel like crying,” he shared. “Children have nothing to do here… and I’m tired.” [Friend, Reza needs more than a hug to heal. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month — will you use your voice to fight for support?]( Time can’t treat trauma, and teddy bears don’t diagnose depression. But for millions of children living with debilitating mental health disorders, this is the only comfort they’ve got. The Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings (MINDS) Act would prioritize psychosocial support in U.S. foreign aid for the first time ever — so kids like Reza finally get a chance to heal. Because, in his words, “Children really need to live in peace.” [Urge Congress to pass the MINDS Act today.]( Thanks for being a voice for kids, Christy Gleason Executive Director Save the Children Action Network *Name changed for child’s protection Kids need your voice and your compassionate support. Your donation will help hold lawmakers – from the White House to state houses – accountable to children’s needs. [Please donate today – even $5 can make a difference!](   Save the Children Action Network | 899 North Capitol Street NE | Suite 900 | Washington District of Columbia 20002 | (800) 243-5075 If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](. If you would like to change your subscription or contribution, you can [manage your preferences](.