Past Events

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March 6th, 2024; 10:00AM -11:15 AM
This presentation will address parent perspectives on the treatment of children with anxiety disorders and ADHD. It will review the major child anxiety and ADHD treatments with an emphasis on parent-based interventions. Parental attitudes and preferences will be discussed. Innovative approaches will be presented.
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Thursday, February 29, 2024
In this seminar, we'll discuss the history and development of evidence-based practices, how these treatments and approaches can be effective for children and families with a wide range of identities, and how to ensure that your child is receiving culturally informed care and what that might look like.
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February 7th, 2024;10:00-11:15 AM
This presentation will unpack knowledge dissemination and implementation, two necessary methods for ensuring the best evidence is provided in care settings. It is widely acknowledged that researchers often fail to effectively disseminate their research findings or fully describe the core components of new mental health interventions that are ready for use in practice. This presentation will review what is needed to implement new evidence-based interventions and practice settings and include an overview of recently developed tools to aid in this endeavor.
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Thursday, January 25, 2024
In this seminar, we'll discuss how to recognize the symptoms of selective mutism, the impact selective mutism can have on kids and adolescents, and effective treatment approaches. We'll identify skills that you can use at home to help your child engage in Brave Talk!
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January 17th, 2024; 10AM - 11:15 AM
Structural racism is the main driver of mental health inequities and poor mental health outcomes, and yet, few understand the outsized role that structural racism plays in the identification, diagnosis, and management of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in children and adolescents. This presentation will examine key concepts associated with structural racism, provide clear examples of how structural racism manifests in the mental health outcomes of children and adolescents, and discuss strategies for dismantling structural racism in our communities and institutions that serve young people.
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