- Thursday 11 May, 2023
- 8:30 am - 4:45 pm
- Date: Thursday 11 May, 2023
- Time: 8:30 am - 4:45 pm
- Tickets: FREE
In honor of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, DLC is offering a variety of free, virtual presentations on Thursday, May 11th.
Schedule of Presentations:
Building the Foundation: Infant Mental Health
This presentation will feature an overview of the cognitive changes that occur in the brains of children ages birth to 3 years old. Participants will learn about 10 developmental leaps and strategies to incorporate into their interaction with young children. Self-care tips and emotion management techniques will be discussed and additional resources, both nationally and locally, will be provided.
Presentation Times:
May 11th – 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
May 11th – 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Shining the Light on Youth Mental Health
This presentation will review statistics and data related to the mental health of children and adolescents in the United States and will address common challenges for youth, including most prevalent diagnoses. Participants will learn how to recognize warning signs, address concerns, and utilize resources available in the community.
Presentation Times:
May 11th – 9:45 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
May 11th – 2:30 P.M. to 3:15 P.M.
Let’s Talk About It!
This presentation discusses some of the biggest safety concerns among youth: social media, substance use and violence. Participants will learn about prevalence data and trends, and how to have preventative conversations with children and adolescents related to these topics.
Presentation Times:
Supported by:
Naples Children & Education Foundation Blueprint Partner
Naples Children & Education Foundation selects Blueprint Partners that exemplify the highest levels of efficacy and accountability. David Lawrence Centers (DLC) provides leadership for NCEF’s Mental Health Initiative, a groundbreaking effort that brings nonprofits together to achieve a greater collective impact. Blueprint Partners collaborate to optimize funding and develop innovative programs to aid in identifying and preventing children’s mental health issues. NCEF Blueprint Partners in the Initiative also include Florida State University College of Medicine, Golisano Children’s Hospital, Healthcare Network and NAMI of Collier County.
