Parents As Allies And Advocates
Partnering to Promote Youth Mental Health
Parents as Allies and Advocates is a presentation for parents and caregivers that will provide an overview of youth mental health issues, including prevalence and warning signs to look for, and ideas for how to support your child/teen. The presentation will be facilitated by a parent who has experience raising a child with a mental health condition along with a young adult who is living with a condition. Q&A at the end of the session will provide time for attendees to ask questions and links to resources for ongoing support will be included.
For more information, please contact Natasha LaVine at natasha@namisf.org
Resources
Family and Youth Resource Guide ...............................................................................................................
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities .......................................................................................................................................................
Children's Health Council ..............................................................................................................................
Greenlight Clinic .............................................................................................................................................
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance: Mood Crew Emotions Curriculum .................................................................................................................................................
Huckleberry Youth Program .......................................................................................................................
Definitions and Symptoms of Childhood and
Adolescent Mental Health Disorders ...........................................................................................................
Anything But That: How to Help Your Child Struggling With a Mental Health Condition
Speakers: Stefanie Hoffman, Carolyn Griesi
This mother-daughter presentation calls on personal experience to examine ways of identifying signs of mental illness, establishing effective communication and taking action early on.
Drawing on personal experiences, we will emphasize four main steps to early intervention:
1) Knowing the warning signs;
2) Communicating concerns;
3) Developing strategies to promote wellness; and
4) Accessing resources.
From NAMI CA Conference 2020