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SUMMARY:Impact of Inequity & COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Black Youth
DESCRIPTION:In 2020\, the threat to the physical and mental well-being of Black youth is especially high. COVID-19 and acts of police brutality nationwide have increased the stress and sense of social isolation young Black people experience. Additionally\, according to the Congressional Black Caucus\, the rate of suicide among Black youth is rising faster than any other racial/ethnic group. Together\, these factors put the mental health of Black youth particularly at risk. From parents and caregivers to educators and concerned citizens\, this is an issue that affects us all. Join us for a critical discussion on the state of mental health among Black youth to destigmatize mental illness and learn about available resources. \n\n\n\nIf you joined us live or watch the stream for Well Beings Tour: Central Florida\, please help us improve the development of future content and events by taking this brief survey. \n\n\n\nAbout the Host\n\n\n\nSteve MortProducer\, NewsNightWUCF\, Central Florida’s Storyteller \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Mort is a producer and host of WUCF’s NewsNight program. He began his journalism career in the early 90s working for BBC local radio\, Britain’s ITN\, and London all-news station LBC\, covering stories including the death and funeral of Princess Diana\, and Tony Blair’s landslide election victory in 1997.In 2000\, Steve relocated to Washington and then New York\, before moving to Florida in 2005. He’s reported on nearly every major domestic news story of in the past two decades – including the final shuttle launches\, the tragedies at Pulse and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School\, Hurricane Katrina\, and the previous six presidential elections – for a variety of international broadcasters such as Voice of America\, Deutsche Welle\, and Channel NewsAsia.He’s also worked extensively with the PBS NewsHour as a producer\, videographer and editor\, and occasional on-air contributor.  Steve has traveled widely to report on stories including President Obama’s historic visit to Cuba\, earthquake recovery in Haiti\, elections in Brazil\, and Kofi Annan’s final tour of Africa as UN Secretary General. \n\n\n\nAbout the Panelists\n\n\n\nCandice W. Jones\, MD\, FAAP\, Edgewater Pediatrics \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandice W. Jones\, MD\, FAAP is a board-certified physician practicing as a general pediatrician in Orlando\, Fl. She provides a standard of care that enriches the lives of thousands of kids and parents each year. Dr. Candice is committed to the health and well-being of underserved children and adolescents in areas affected the greatest by health inequalities. Dr. Candice completed residency in Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore\, MD. She earned her Medical Doctorate at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta\, GA. She is a Spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)\, member of its’ Council on Communications and Media (COCM) and Florida Chapter (FCAAP).  \n\n\n\nDr. Candice steps out of the exam room to support various charitable organizations\, children health initiatives and to promote wellness in the community. For her efforts\, she was awarded in 2018 the Health Empowerment Award by the Central Florida Urban League and the Public Health Hero Award by the Department of Health Orange County. Dr. Candice has special interest in medical media because of its’ educational reach. In 2016\, she launched DrCandiceMD.com\, a website focused on kid health education. She also created a podcast\, KIDing Around with Dr. Candice where she discusses various pediatric and parenting topics with other experts. She has been featured on news-Fox 35\, News 13 and WFTV 9 ABC; on radio-90.7 WMFE\, News 96.5 WDBO\, SiriusXM Doctor Radio\, The Michael Baisden Show and The Tom Joyner Morning Show\, on various podcasts including the AAP’s Healthy Children Podcast; on many health panels and as a dynamic guest speaker. Learn more about Dr. Candice > \n\n\n\nDavia Knight\, Outpatient Telehealth Therapist\, IMPOWER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavia Knight (RMHI) is a Telehealth Clinician at IMPOWER. Davia received her bachelor’s in Social Science from The Florida State University\, her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University\, Sarasota. Davia began her career at Aspire Health Partners in Orlando\, FL where she counseled elementary students in one of the toughest/problem schools in Orlando creating an after school group that encouraged children to heal through a variety of therapeutic interventions. She then began counseling adolescents and adults including pretrial release clients\, substance abuse court ordered clients\, and dually diagnosed clients via psychosocial rehabilitation groups as well as working with clients individually utilizing trauma informed care. Davia began working at IMPOWER in 2019 at The Grove Youth Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program in which she facilitated psychosocial rehabilitation groups to adolescents. Davia then transitioned into the Telehealth Outpatient program and began work with the survivors of human trafficking as well as young single mother’s with a mental health diagnosis. She specializes in assisting adults and children\, with reaching their empowered selves by implementing techniques such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy\, Motivational Interviewing\, Expressive Arts\, Play Therapy\, and Reality Therapy with a focus on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder\, Major Depressive Disorder\, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder\, substance use/abuse\, grief and loss\, and other chronic illnesses.  \n\n\n\nJeffrey McCary\, Director of Operations and Research\, Outlook Mental Health Clinic & Mental Health Association of Central Florida \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeffrey McCary is the Director of Operations and Research for the Outlook Mental Health Clinic\, Orlando’s only outpatient mental health clinic that offers free Psychiatric and Individual therapy for qualified uninsured residents of Central Florida. He also works for the Mental Health Association of Central Florida in advocating as well as spreading awareness for mental health needs in the community. As a Master’s level Social Worker\, Jeffrey has experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) with special interest in treating Anxiety\, Depression\, and PTSD. Also\, as an active board member for Peer Support Space\, Jeffrey is expanding his outreach of supportive networks to diverse communities in the Central Florida region to bridge the gaps in service delivery.  With nearly 10 years of experience in working with those in crisis\, Jeffrey’s passion to help people in need start’s with reducing stigma in order to lift mental barriers. \n\n\n\nTamia A. McEwen\, PhD\, Peer Professional\, Wellness Advocate\, Peer Support Space  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTamia A. McEwen\, Ph.D.\, Yoga & Wellness Instructor & Owner of Be Well Friends\, advocates for whole health and wellness through lifestyle change based on the pillars of caring for self\, relating to others\, and contributing to society. She began her career in public education and currently advocates for mental and physical wellness through local and national Peer Support Networks. She holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Curriculum & Instruction (C&I)\, Masters of Arts (MA) in Secondary Reading\, Yoga & Wellness Certification that includes Level 1 Qigong. She sees herself as a life learner\, space holder and advocates separating her wellness journey into three phases: 1) Having an initial psychotic episode at 23 years old as mental illness discovery 2) Managing a life of medication\, healthy living\, and advocacy during her wellness recovery phase 3) Adapting to a lifestyle as wellness after medication side effects & a uterine fibroids diagnosis to thrive beyond a traditional approach to mental health. Her desire is to provide tools for people to be able to do the good they desire to do without “dying on the vine” of advocacy. Intentional wellness is her means of creating space for mind-body balance\, showing up in the world as our best selves to do as much good as we can for as long as we can. She provides holistic wellness support through her company Be Well\, Friends LLC and can be contacted through info@macbewell.com or followed @dr_tamiamc. Learn more about Peer Support Space\, Peer Coalition of Florida\, and Be Well\, Friends LLC.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Well Beings Tour is a series of community-based outreach events hosted by local public media stations across the country to demystify and normalize mental health matters\, address discrimination and stigma\, and encourage compassion.
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SUMMARY:Teens\, COVID\, and Coping
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic upended the lives of America’s young people\, who now face uncertainty in almost every aspect of life and the constant stress of social isolation. To address some of the most pressing mental health issues youth are struggling\, Well Beings and PBS News Student Reporting Labs hosted Teens\, COVID and Coping\, a panel conversation featuring psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour\, the author of Under Pressure and Untangled and New York Times contributing columnist\, alongside teens and educators. Moderated by PBS NewsHour Senior National Correspondent Amna Nawaz\, the conversation will offer insight into how peers\, parents and teachers can help young people struggling.  \n\n\n\nWell Beings Survey Identifies Loneliness\, Anxiety\, Depression as Most Common Feelings Among Teens in 2020 \n\n\n\nThe majority of American teens believe that the COVID-19 Pandemic has disadvantaged their generation\, according to a new survey conducted for Well Beings and PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs. Over 70% of the teens surveyed believe the pandemic has disadvantaged their generation\, and 50% say the pandemic has worsened their mental health. \n\n\n\nThe national survey found that the pandemic has subjected American teens to unprecedented hardship\, worsening their mental health\, physical health and body image\, relationships with family members\, social lives\, education\, and future potential.  \n\n\n\nTeens reported widespread dissatisfaction with mental health\, with 67% reporting depression during the last year\, 22% saying they experienced serious depression. In fact\, mental health is the top-ranked concern among those surveyed\, followed by obtaining their desired education\, physical health\, and financial health. \n\n\n\n\nFull Report >\n\n\n\nHighlights from the Report >\n\n\n\nPress Release > 
URL:https://wellbeings.org/event/teens-covid-and-coping/
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SUMMARY:A Spotlight on Youth Mental Health: How to Help Loved Ones
DESCRIPTION:As a parent\, family member\, or friend\, seeing loved ones struggle can be extremely difficult. Well Beings teamed up with South Florida PBS to discuss how to help those living with mental health challenges such as depression and thoughts of suicide. Learn effective coping strategies for families\, including how to avoid burnout\, alternative treatment options\, how to keep your loved ones engaged during their recovery and much more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you joined us live or watched the stream of the Well Beings Tour: South Florida\, please help us improve the development of future content and events by taking this brief survey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Well Beings Tour is a series of community-based outreach events hosted by local public media stations across the country to demystify and normalize mental health matters\, address discrimination and stigma\, and encourage compassion.
URL:https://wellbeings.org/event/a-spotlight-on-youth-mental-health-how-to-help-loved-ones/
LOCATION:South Florida\, South Florida
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SUMMARY:Preventing Youth Suicide in Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:In Nebraska\, suicide is a leading cause of death among 10 to 24-year-olds. Well Beings teamed up with Nebraska Education Telecommunications (NET)\, Call to Mind\, and Nebraska-based partners for a live stream discussion to raise awareness of factors leading to youth suicide and ways to prevent it. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you joined us live or watched the stream of the NET Virtual Discussion Event\, please help us improve the development of future content and events by taking this brief survey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Well Beings Tour is a series of community-based outreach events hosted by local public media stations across the country to demystify and normalize mental health matters\, address discrimination and stigma\, and encourage compassion.
URL:https://wellbeings.org/event/preventing-youth-suicide-in-nebraska/
LOCATION:Nebraska\, Nebraska
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SUMMARY:Supporting Youth Mental Health: Are Georgia Schools Ready
DESCRIPTION:Students\, parents\, and educators are worried about the return to school during the coronavirus pandemic. Join GPB News host Virginia Prescott for an interactive virtual Town Hall focused on youth mental health and going back to school. \n\n\n\nIf you joined us live or watched the stream of the GPB Virtual Discussion Event\, please help us improve the development of future content and events by taking this brief survey. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with Well Beings\, Call to Mind\, and Georgia-based community partners\, learn more about available resources to support Georgia’s youth and their mental health. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Well Beings Tour is a series of community-based outreach events hosted by local public media stations across the country to demystify and normalize mental health matters\, address discrimination and stigma\, and encourage compassion.
URL:https://wellbeings.org/event/supporting-youth-mental-health-are-georgia-schools-ready/
LOCATION:Georgia\, Georgia
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SUMMARY:Virtual Town Hall at NAMICon 2020
DESCRIPTION:Watch celebrity ambassadors\, youth\, filmmakers\, student reporters\, and mental health leaders come together (virtually) at NAMICon 2020 to urge the country towards a more thoughtful conversation about mental health conditions\, particularly for young people. \n\n\n\nAbout the Well Beings Virtual Town Hall\n\n\n\nA celebrity roster of actors\, athletes and musicians\, along with leaders in mental health from across the country\, joined WETA Washington\, D.C.\, the flagship public media station in the nation’s capital\, today to launch WELL BEINGS\, a major campaign from public media addressing the health needs of Americans.  The launch took place during the WELL BEINGS National Virtual Town Hall at NAMICon 2020\, showcasing powerful stories\, special performances\, exclusive campaign content\, and a panel discussion on youth mental health and society. \n\n\n\nThe campaign launch featured young people\, experts\, and notable personalities urging the country towards a more thoughtful conversation about mental health conditions\, particularly for young people. WELL BEINGS unveiled the YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT\, which features original broadcast and digital content\, a national tour of impactful community events\, social media campaigns\, interactive storytelling on WellBeings.org\, and information on mental health resources from project partners — all emphasizing the mental health needs\, lived experiences and voices of youth. \n\n\n\nThe event\, which was hosted in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) during NAMICon 2020\, NAMI’s annual convention and one of the largest community gatherings of mental health advocates in the United States\, included messages of support from Matthew McConaughey\, Kid Cudi\, Billy Porter\, Jewel\, Demi Moore\, Alanis Morissette\, Bill Pullman\, Ariel Winter\, LeVar Burton\, and more\, a slam poetry performance by Akeemjamal Rollins\, and music from Dear Evan Hansen. NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. opened the event with remarks on the importance of focusing on youth mental health. \n\n\n\nFrom all of us at WETA Well Beings (and NAMI)\, we thank you for joining us. If you were outside the USA and had any problems accessing this session\, it is available above in closed caption in English\, Spanish\, Mandarin and Japanese.
URL:https://wellbeings.org/event/virtual-town-hall-at-namicon-2020/
LOCATION:National\, National
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