A SAMHSA sponsored two-part series webinar presented by Mental Health America, took place Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 2:00-3:00pm Eastern Time (Part One) and Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 2:00-3:00pm Eastern Time (Part Two) called “Helping Every Student in Need: a 5 Year Vision for School-Based Mental Health”.
Description:
Our nation is at a critical inflection point when it comes to school-based mental health. This past December, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an official advisory, warning that America’s youth mental health crisis is, “a critical issue that we have to do something about now. We can't wait until after the pandemic is over." The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on America’s youth, particularly those with SED, causing increases in stress, symptoms of depression and anxiety, eating disorders, and mental health emergency room visits. As a result, the mental health struggles young people face has come to the forefront. In this webinar, Amy Kennedy, Education Director for The Kennedy Forum, and Duncan Young, CEO for Effective School Solutions, will discuss:
•Why now is the time to instill a MTSS for mental health framework in schools
•The importance of universal mental health screenings
•How to identify permanent and sustainable funding streams for mental health service delivery
•How to create a School-Based Mental Health Scorecard to measure key performance indicators
Presenters
•Amy Kennedy, Education Director, The Kennedy Forum
•Duncan Young, CEO, Effective School Solutions
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Kelle Masten via email at kelle.masten@nasmhpd.org.