Wellness Together's 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference: Full Schedule

4:00pm PDT

Today's Foster Youth: How to Create a Comprehensive Foster Youth Support Program on Your Campus

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Foster youth are often the “invisible” underserved population. Participants will learn how to create a comprehensive academic and social/emotional program serving the needs of today’s foster youth. The presentation will include academic supports, on-campus programs, mentorships, district and community outreach, career readiness, resources, and how to build meaningful relationships for this at-risk population. Financial limitations and options, and how to continue growing the program will also be discussed.

Speakers

Jenna Mendez

District Foster Youth Liaison, CNUSD

Jenna Mendez has been a School Counselor for 17 years at several levels doing both guidance and crisis intervention. In that role, she worked with the foster youth and has helped to create the All-Star Foster Youth program. Currently, she is the Corona-Norco Unified School District... Read More →

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
211A

School & District-Wide Leadership

8:30am PDT

Sponsored Breakout: Introducing Tested Body Image Resources for Schools

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am PDT

211A

Body dissatisfaction is a significant risk factor for mental health issues such as eating disorders and depression. Our presentation introduces BodyKind, a high school body image curriculum that in recent trials was found to increase students’ body appreciation. Participants will recognize how their own values and attitudes regarding body image and eating habits can influence students. They will also learn to teach self-care behaviors related to food, body, and eating.

Speakers

Denise Hamburger

Executive Director, Be Real USA

I am the founder and executive director of Be Real USA. The mission of our nonprofit organization is to bring the highest quality, comprehensive body image resources to students, educators and parents. Talk to me about our presentations for educators and parents on creating body confident... Read More →

Ambassador Program Fact Sheet pdf

US Version RCT BodyKind pdf

Lets Eat Fact Sheet 7 17 2024 pdf

BodyKind Postcard png

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
211A

Student and Community Mental Health

12:30pm PDT

Smart Hacks: Practical Tools for Empowering Youth and Boosting Their Mental Health

Thursday October 10, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

211A

In this student-led session, participants will learn practical strategies to empower youth and support them in a transformational journey to mastering emotional regulation, building resilience, enhancing self-esteem, and cultivating healthy relationships.

Speakers

Anely Cortez Lopez

LAUSD Parent, Los Angeles Unified School District

Eldana Arega

Isabella Brant

Leo Kahlenberg

Stephanie Landaverde

Salik Mian

Thursday October 10, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
211A

Student and Community Mental Health

3:30pm PDT

Building on the Power of Peer-to-Peer Support to Enhance Student Well-Being

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

211A

As school leaders develop strategies to support students' mental health, peer-to-peer support can be an important untapped resource. In this workshop, participants will learn how schools are implementing peer-to-peer mental health support programs that offer prevention and early intervention strategies to address student well-being. High school peer counselors will discuss their experiences.

Objectives:

Describe three benefits of peer-to-peer support programs
Identify three action steps for implementing peer-to-peer support programs

Speakers

Alondra Lopez

Amy Blackshaw

Behavioral Health Project Director, California School-Based Health Alliance

Amy Blackshaw serves as the Behavioral Health Project Director at the California School-Based Health Alliance. Amy's professional work has centered on adolescent health and wellness as a social worker and youth advocate as well as an administrator, program manager, and leader. Prior... Read More →

Krystya Osuna

Bella Moreno

Trajon Lawton

Thursday October 10, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
211A

Student and Community Mental Health

10:15am PDT

Building Foundations of Resilience: Equipping Educators and Students to Enhance Academic Success and Engagement

Friday October 11, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

211A

This panel of mental health and education experts will discuss the essential role of resilience in education, focusing on overcoming academic barriers and enhancing engagement. The panel will use an engaging question format to highlight practical strategies for integrating resilience training into daily practices, benefiting educators and students alike.

Attendees will gain insights and tools to create resilient learning environments, understanding its impact on performance, discussing effective teaching methods, and examining successful case studies.

Speakers

Katie Dorn

Senior Vice President, FullBloom - EmpowerU

Dr. Biran Leung

Dr. V. Scott Solberg

Senior Advisor, Intellispark

Sister Rosemarie Nasiff

Friday October 11, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
211A

School & District-Wide Leadership

1:45pm PDT

Cannabis/Marijuana and Student Mental Health - Research Updates and Strategies Forward

Friday October 11, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT

211A

The research on the risks of cannabis and mental health is growing as THC rates increase. Participants will increase their knowledge of the differences between cannabis derived products. Participants will acquire the knowledge to communicate three evidence-based risks for student mental health from current research. Participants will increase their knowledge of best practices and messaging forward to reduce stigma and increase mental health supports for students who may be at risk or currently using cannabis.

Speakers

Christina Ivazes

Health Education Program Coordinator, Placer County Public Health

Christina Ivazes has 20+ years experience in prevention focused on stress management, biofeedback and substance use prevention. She earned her MPH from San Francisco State University in Community Health Education. She works with youth, families, educators and community partners in... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
211A

Student and Community Mental Health

3:00pm PDT

Power of Precision

Friday October 11, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

211A

We will address the opportunity to transform young adult mental health by applying the principles of personalized medicine. An ideal personalized mental health ecosystem is twofold: 1) empowering individuals with their own data by measuring behavioral biomarkers that show changes in mental well being and 2) tailored resources and action plans that engage our diverse identities.

Objectives
1: understand how social and behavioral biomarkers can measure changes in mental health
2: understand how personalized resources can promote social connection and action.
3: learn how technology can achieve precision medicine in mental health

Speakers

Dara Watkins

Friday October 11, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
211A

Student and Community Mental Health

Wellness Together's 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference