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Mental Health and Youth

May 3, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

- Free
Mental Health Matters - Mental Health and Youth

Join Peace River Center in partnership with Polk Vision’s Behavioral Health Committee for Mental Health and Youth, our first Mental Health Matters panel. Part one of this series takes place on Tuesday, May 3 at 8:30 a.m. at The Well, 114 E Parker St, Lakeland, FL 33801. Breakfast will be served.

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The panel of youth mental health experts will dive into the most pressing challenges facing today’s children and teens, as well as ways to build resilience and coping skills. Experts include:

  • Dr. Simon Chamakalayil who specializes in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry at Lakeland Regional Health
  • Tiffani Fritzsche, LMHC, CBHCMS, Children’s Services Director at Peace River Center
  • Christy Olson, EdD, LMHC, Sr. Coordinator of Mental Health Services for Polk County Public Schools
Attendees will learn more about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), mental illness age of onset, and how behavioral health and mental health challenges compare. The panel will also address suicide prevention and intervention as well as mental health support resources. Virtual attendance option available.
About Mental Health Matters

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Peace River Center, is partnering with Polk Vision’s Behavioral Health Committee, to host Mental Health Matters. This series of mental health panel discussions are aimed at educating and equipping the community with resources to address mental health issues.

In partnership with:

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Sponsored by:

Florida Blue Foundation

 

Sunshine Health

Details

Date:
May 3, 2022
Time:
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Cost:
Free
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Venue

The Well
114 E Parker St
Lakeland, FL 33801

Details

Date:
May 3, 2022
Time:
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
, ,

Venue

The Well
114 E Parker St
Lakeland, FL 33801