Name: Youth Speak: What We Need to Thrive, a Youth Participatory Action Research Project
Start: 2024-10-10T15:30:00-0700
End: 2024-10-10T16:30:00-0700

Thursday October 10, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

213D

The kids are not alright. Loneliness and isolation are known contributors to mental health decline. But what about our communities? How are they helping or hurting? Collaborating with youth, rather than for them, can help build better programs and policies. Through this research, participants will gain insight into prioritizing youth voices, shift their perspective on youth's role in society, and understand the interconnected challenges young people face.

Speakers

Allison Rivers, MSW, CFSW

Social Worker, Researcher, Director, Deep Rivers Consulting

Allison Rivers (she/her), a dedicated mother, social worker, and consultant, is a fervent champion for youth and researches community matters affecting young people. She collaborates with emerging adults as co-researchers, prioritizing their voices and recognizing their expertise... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
213D

Mental Health Policy & Advocacy

Wellness Together's 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference

Allison Rivers, MSW, CFSW

Attendees (21)

Wellness Together's 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference

Allison Rivers, MSW, CFSW

Attendees (21)

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