Donnie Mitchem’s Post

Here’s my local struggle… I’ve had more than one parent recently tell me that when they asked someone at their child’s school for a recommendation within our community to address their child’s mental health struggles, the school personnel did not have any suggestions. *If you work with children, you must have a network of suggestions for organizations who support youth mental health. *Educate yourself on the local providers. *Youth mental health is a collective responsibility. Navigating the behavioral/mental health system is so challenging, and when a parent finally asks another adult for a recommendation or guidance, the problem is probably pretty big. Please know your community health organizations, refer parents to NAMI, tell them to ask their child’s pediatrician, let them know that you will find out and get back to them. The following Florida-based private psychology practices provide youth mental health support (individual therapy, group therapy, and parent coaching): Herrera Psychology https://lnkd.in/d2q83pUJ https://lnkd.in/eSf-Qi9i www.childtherapysrq.com www.funpsy.com The following are Sarasota County nonprofit organizations who specialize in children and youth mental health: JFCS of the Suncoast SAMARITAN COUNSELING SERVICES OF THE GULF COAST INC Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery (First Step) I also know that these same businesses/organizations will provide other resources and referrals if they are not a good fit for the family. So, even if you remembered one organization you could provide the starting point for a parent who is struggling to find support for their child. If you are an educator or work in education and have other suggestions for sharing resources with families, I am open to ideas on how to help parents navigate the mental health system.

Back in School: Addressing the Well-Being of Students in the Wake of COVID-19, a virtual workshop hosted by the Forum for Children's Well-Being in May 2021, focused on the effects of COVID-19 on the intersection of students' learning and mental health. The workshop featured lived experience perspectives and expert presentations. This Proceedings of a Workshop-in Brief provides a high-level summary of the topics addressed in the workshop: https://ow.ly/h4Lr50QRFgZ #COVID19 #MentalHealth #Education

1 CE Credit | In collaboration with THE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY CLINIC FOR ANXIETY AND RELATED DISORDERS, please join The Dorm's Dr. Amanda Fialk, LCSW, LICSW in conversation with Anthony Puliafico for a Virtual CE Event exploring how mental health professionals can support students with school-related anxiety and avoidance. Date: Thursday, October 19th, 3-4 PM ET on Zoom Register here: https://lnkd.in/gwNDRJia Learning Objectives: - Identify the four primary functions of school avoidance in youth. - Describe 3 cognitive-behavioral interventions to help teens manage school-related anxiety. - List two behavioral interventions that parents/caregivers can utilize to promote more consistent school attendance. - Describe one school-based support that can promote consistent school attendance. #CEEvent #mentalhealth #continuingeducation #mentalhealtheducation #CECredits #mentalhealthprofessionals #schoolrefusal #schoolanxiety

"It’s Critical to Promote Mental Health Supports At the Start of the School Year": A new article authored by Robin Glenn, BASE Education founder and Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer of 7 Mindsets, and published by eSchool News. Robin explains how educators, students, parents, and administrators are united in cultivating a culture of well-being, nurturing growth, resilience, and support for all members of our community. Read the article: https://hubs.ly/Q022sKLg0

#StudentSuccess | Report: Where Higher Ed Needs to Invest in Mental Health A new brief from the American Council on Education identifies six areas for colleges and universities to prioritize as supportive measures for students and employees. #HigherEd https://bit.ly/3FNNQof

The MCU (not that one) is developing new policies to fight racism, promote mental health, and reduce educational costs for students. We're making sure they do it right 👌 #Consultation #College #Education #Government #GovernmentRelations #onpoli #University #Youth

"It’s Critical to Promote Mental Health Supports At the Start of the School Year": A new article authored by Robin Glenn, BASE founder and Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer of 7 Mindsets, and published by eSchool News. Robin explains how educators, students, parents, and administrators are united in cultivating a culture of well-being, nurturing growth, resilience, and support for all members of our community. Read the article: https://hubs.ly/Q022qRbt0

The Anti-Oppressive Practice Toolkit aims to help those who support students on campus better understand what anti-oppressive practice is, how it intersects with mental health, and why it is important to embed anti-oppressive practices into campus work. The two-part toolkit also looks into colonialism and mental health on campus. It highlights several important topics including slavery, structural racism and colonialism's impact on students. Download Part I here: https://lnkd.in/gyFxiJdU Download Part II here: https://lnkd.in/gQuBKvF6 #CampusMentalHealth #ONpse #EmancipationDay

Why trust eLuma for mental health services for your students? Because at our core, we’re committed to continuous improvement and spotting solutions that others might miss. We blend technological innovation with our unwavering focus on human impact. Our technology enhances accessibility, practicality, and affordability, but never at the cost of the personal touch that is vital in education. #mentalhealthservices #studentsuccess #studenthealth #kidsmentalhealth #specialeducation

Students with complex medical and mental health conditions can miss months and years of school. MissingSchool helps them to stay connected. Call 1300 237 234. #seenandheard #IfImissedschool #missingschool #learnfromanywhere #sickkids #schoolinclusion #inclusiveeducation #datadriven #referastudent #evidencebasededucation #disabilitystandardsforeducation