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SUMMARY:Addressing Suicide Prevention in African American Youth: Risk and Protective Factors
DESCRIPTION:There has been a significant jump in the rate of suicide among African American youth. These latest findings reinforce the need for more extensive research into the contributing factors along with greater investment in suicide prevention and intervention strategies that are tailored to the needs of black children and teens. \nDuring this webinar the facilitators will:\n• Describe the changing epidemiological trends of suicide in African American youth using Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) data and other data sources\n• List risk and protective factors for suicide in African American youth\n• Identify potential interventions that may reduce suicide in African American youth \nThis webinar is designed for Behavioral Health Professionals\, Clinicians\, Health Equity Leaders\, Family and Youth Engagement Advocates. \nPresenters:\nSelena Webster-Bass\, M.P.H.\nCEO/Founder Voices Institute \nPeter Gamache\, Ph.D.\, MBA\, MLA\, MPH\, RN \nRegister here >>
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SUMMARY:Supporting the Social and Emotional Health of Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Nikki Flippins\n\n\nMental health\, just like physical health\, can be nurtured in children from a very young age. The webinar gives practical tips on supporting young children’s emotional development and recognizing when your children might need more support. Resources for finding support will be discussed\, as will supporting young children during crises like the COVID pandemic.\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supporting-the-social-and-emotional-health-of-young-children/
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SUMMARY:Supporting and Advocating with Families of Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Joy Hogge\, Executive Director\, Families as Allies\n\nThis session will give an overview of some of the challenges families face when their very young (0-8) children start to show emotional and behavioral challenges\, as well as practical approaches to supporting families in this situation. Barriers that make it hard for families to recognize challenges and find support will be discussed\, along with ways to address these barriers in partnership with families. Ways that Families as Allies has used lessons learned to make its work more responsive to families of young children will also be addressed.\n\nRegister here >>\n\n[Image by thedanw from Pixabay]
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supporting-and-advocating-with-families-of-young-children/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Helping Families Cope with Stress and Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:The American Psychological Association is helping families cope with stress and anxiety in the wake of COVID-19 by presenting this webinar.  \nThe uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation and adapting to working from home full time can bring on a lot of emotions\, especially when kids are involved. Join American Psychological Association staff psychologists Dr. Raquel Halfond and Dr. Lynn Bufka for a conversation about managing emotions related to COVID-19\, social distancing and telework with a focus on helping families cope. You’re invited to submit questions related to this webinar topic in advance. You will also be able to ask questions via the chat box during the live webinar. \nPresenters: \nRaquel Halfond\, PhD\nDr. Halfond is Director of Clinical Practice Guidelines in Practice Research & Policy\, Practice Directorate at the American Psychological Association. She is also a clinical-child psychologist. Dr. Halfond received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. She completed her APA approved clinical internship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and was a postdoctoral fellow at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. \nLynn Bufka\, PhD\nLynn Bufka is the Associate Executive Director for Practice Research and Policy at the American Psychological Association. Bufka received her PhD in psychology from Boston University. Her areas of professional interest include health care policy\, practice patterns and trends\, professional development\, adult anxiety disorders and cross-cultural issues in psychology. She frequently serves as a media spokesperson for APA on these topics and other policy matters relevant to professional practice. She was on a panel of experts who developed The Stress in America™ Survey. Before joining the APA in 2002\, she served as Associate Director of the Doctoral Clinical Training Program and Director of Practice Training at Boston University’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. Bufka has particular experience in delivering and evaluating cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders.
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