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Please join us for a SAMHSA sponsored webinar developed under contract by the
National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health in partnership with Appalachian State University and the American Institutes for Research.
This webinar will focus on discussing strategies to expand the adoption of comprehensive mental health support of youth with serious emotional disturbances (SED) in rural schools and communities. During the webinar, a system of care (SOC) approach will be discussed to highlight the importance of interagency collaboration, individualized and strength-based practices, and cultural competence for implementation of comprehensive mental health supports. This webinar will also provide examples of strategies for families and youth to work in partnership with public and private organizations, ensuring supports are effective and build on the individual’s strengths and needs.
Participants in this webinar will learn about:
· Effective strategies to implement a comprehensive approach to address the needs of children and youth with SED in rural schools and communities;
· The importance of effective youth and family engagement; and,
· Strategies to engage multi-system partners in these efforts through a system of care approach.
This is the third installment of the 2018 Rural Behavioral Health Webinar Series.
Presenters:
· Dr. Kurt D. Michael, Ph.D., Aeschleman Distinguished Professor of Psychology,Appalachian State University
· Lynda Gargan, Ph.D., Executive Director, National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
Facilitator:
· Karen Francis, Ph.D., Principal Researcher, American Institutes for Research (AIR)
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