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Leaders in Youth Mental Health Series |
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September 13, 2023 |
Addressing the National Emergency of Suicide and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Children and Teens  Daniel Dickstein, MD FAAP Learning objectives: 1. What is the scope of the problem about suicide and non-suicidal self-injury among children, teens, and young adults? 2. What can we do about this problem now? And in the future? |
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October 23, 2023 |
Crabby kids: What To Do When My Kid Starts Snapping Jillian Russo, PsyD Learning objectives: 1. Learn developmental trends in childhood irritability and what can impact its expression 2. Learn about childhood irritability as part of mental health disorders and when to seek help 3. Learn strategies to better understand and support emotion regulation |
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November 30, 2023 |
Helping Families Navigate The Mental Health System Catherine Lopes, LICSW & Melanie Harkins, PsyD Learning objectives: 1. Become familiar with different services offered in the state of Massachusetts 2. Understand how to access various levels of care for a youth in |
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January 17, 2024 |
Parenting in the Context of Anxiety: What Parents Need to Know to Support their Children and Themselves Meredith Elkins, Ph.D. Learning objectives: Presenter will provide brief education on childhood anxiety disorders, the association between parent and child anxiety, the role of parental accomodation in maintaining anxiety and practical strategies parents can use to help support their child |
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March 08, 2024 |
Understanding Transgender and Non-Binary Youth Mills Smith-Millman, Ph.D. Learning objectives: 1. Understand the current political and mental health landscape affecting transgender and non-binary youth 2. Define key terms like gender identity, gender expression, and gender attribution 3. Learn ways to support transgender and non-binary youth through social, medical, and/or legal transitions |
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April 05, 2024 9:00am-10:00am |
Partnering with Schools for Services and Supports Brittany Jordan-Authur, Ph.D. Learning objectives: 1. Describe basic information regarding 504 and IEPs 2. Describe strategies to help to establish and maintain true partnerships with school staff 3. Learn accommodations that do more than shield your child and actually skill your child for the road ahead |
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May 15, 2024 12:00pm-01:00pm |
Understanding Pediatric Anxiety Disorders and OCD Meredith Elkins, Ph.D.& Maria Fraire, Ph.D. Learning objectives: Presenters will describe childhood anxiety and OCD, dispel common myths and discuss treatment recommendations. |
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