There are many things you can do to promote good mental health for children and entering this poster contest is one of them. When you create an original design depicting this year’s theme you will be helping children and their families to overcome many of the misconceptions associated with mental illness that keep them from seeking effective treatment and support—treatment that could help them lead full, balanced and happy lives.

Contest Rules:
The contest is open to all Illinois middle school and high school students. Entrants should submit an original design no larger than 11” x 17” that depicts the 2012 contest theme: Children’s Mental Health doesn’t have to be a family secret.

Entries must be submitted with an official Contest Entry Form no later than March 30, 2012. Artwork may be dropped off at regional headquarters or uploaded here as a digital file (jpeg, tiff, or pdf @ 300 dpi) Maximum file size is 200MB. Visit www.icmhp.org/initiatives/familyleadership.html for regional headquarters’ addresses.

All winning posters will be featured in appropriate statewide venues throughout 2012.

Regional Prizes:
First Place: $75 gift card
2nd Place: $50 gift card
3rd Place: $25 gift card

Public on-line judging:
You may vote on-line for your favorite entry from April 2nd – April 13th
at www.surveymonkey.com/s/67D5N2P

A project of the Regional Family Leadership Initiative