Presented by Mental Health America of Augusta
Virtual conference preparing teachers, families, and professionals to serve the youth of our community. This virtual conference is filled with nationally acclaimed speakers coming directly to you.
COST
$20-$25 per participant
REGISTRATION
Register online:
https://mha-augusta.networkforgood.com/events/27413-child-and-youth-the-state-of-mental-health
KEYNOTE
The Cost of Silence: Why We're Still Talking About Stigma
Vanita Halliburton
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Grant Halliburton Foundation
No other medical condition today carries the shame and stigma that still surround mental illness, leaving youth to suffer in silence under the weight of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. This session offers strategies for ending the silence and stigma through education, encouragement, and connection to resources for help.
ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS
Mental Health and the Schools
Sharon Hoover
Co-Director, National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH) Director, NCTSN Center for Safe Supportive Schools (CS3)
Partnering with Families
Claudette Fette
Clinical Professor and Occupational Therapy, Texas Women's University
Mental Health Professionals
Dr. Vaile Wright
Senior Director of Health Care Innovation, America Psychological Association
Presentation Title: Stress in the Time of COVID-19: The Impact on Children and Adolescents
TICKET OPTIONS
• $20: Virtual Ticket for the Day of the Conference - All speakers the day of and community impact panel after the conference
• $25: Virtual Conference plus 30 day access. Access to all speakers for 30 additional days.
• $25: 30 Day Access - Can't attend the conference, but want 30-days of access.
REGISTRATION
Register online:
https://mha-augusta.networkforgood.com/events/27413-child-and-youth-the-state-of-mental-health
INFORMATION
Bruce Blair
(540) 886-7181
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https://mha-augusta.org/
CONFERENCE SPONSORS
• Appeal Productions
• Blue Ridge Community College
• Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge
• Learning RX
