CHOC Mental Health Education Program | Promoting Mental Wellness in Children: Strategies to Understand and Promote Emotional Health in Children

Supporting children with mental illness can be overwhelming. This presentation will help caregivers better understand indicators of mental illness in children and discuss research-based interventions to increase wellness. A CHOC psychologist will discuss strategies to help caregivers understand and promote emotional well-being in children.

Date: September 28, 2022

Time:  5:00 – 5:45 p.m.

Location: Zoom

Target Audience: Parents/General Community

Presenters: Amy Morse, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist, CHOC Integrated Primary Care

Languages Available: English

Topic Age Range: School District Wide (Pre-K – 12th Grade)

Objectives:

• Review data related to the prevalence of mental health conditions in children
• Review typical and at-risk behavior in children.
• Discuss mental health conditions in children
• Identify factors that can contribute to barriers with emotional health in children
• Introduce a model that promotes emotional health in children.