You want to respect a confidence, but what if the secret is dangerous or
frightening? What should you do? Who should you tell, and when is it okay
not to keep a secret?
Entry must be typed or printed on 8 ½ X 11 white,
unlined paper, no more than 750 words, with numbered pages. It must
be double spaced, correctly
spelled and punctuated. Pages must be stapled to separate cover page
that includes:
- YOUR NAME
- YOUR ADDRESS
- YOUR PHONE #
- YOUR GRADE
- YOUR SCHOOL OR SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION
- SCHOOL OR ORGANIZATION
ADDRESS
- SCHOOL OR ORGANIZATION PHONE
- YOUR TEACHER’S
OR SUPPORTER’S NAME
- A Release form signed by parent or guardian and
student must be included
To prevent any possible bias, this information will not be available to
the judges until winners have been chosen. Family members of the American
Psychiatric Association, APA Alliance, American Medical Association, American
Medical Association Alliance, co-sponsoring organizations are not eligible
for this project.
National winners will receive a $500 EE savings bond and recognition at
their state chapter of the American Psychiatric Association. Second place
winners will receive $300 EE savings bond. Third place winners will receive
a $100 EE savings bond.
Each state is allowed to send its three best entries in each division to:
Angela Poblocki
Executive Secretary
P.O. Box 285
No. Boston, NY 13110
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