SAFE! Issues Affecting Today’s Youth and How You Can Help

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This event is open to Parents, Educators and Mental Health Professionals (CEU’s provided) ~

SAFE! Issues Affecting Today’s Youth and How You Can Help
Straight talk about adolescent stress, peer pressure, mental health, and other issues facing youth today.

Learning Objectives:
• Promote mental wellness and strong coping skills
• Recognize signs of stress and depression
• Know the warning signs of suicidal behavior
• Learn to recognize and respond to a young person in crisis
• Connect with tools and resources to keep youth SAFE!

Speaker Bio: Shauna Barnes, Mental Health Education Manager
Grant Halliburton Foundation works to strengthen the network of mental health resources for children, teens, and young adults; promote better mental health; and prevent suicide.

About the foundation: Grant Halliburton Foundation was established in 2006 in memory of Grant Halliburton, a Dallas teen who battled depression and bipolar disorder for several years before his suicide death at the age of 19. The Foundation that bears his name works to help families and young people recognize the signs of mental illness through a variety of avenues including mental health education, collaboration, encouragement, and information. Grant Halliburton Foundation offers a variety of education programs, presentations, and an annual conference on mental wellness, suicide prevention, bullying, resilience, and other issues impacting youth mental health. The Foundation also developed Here For Texas, which includes HereForTexas.com, an online searchable database of mental health resources in Texas, and the Here For Texas Mental Health Navigation Line, a free helpline. These no-cost community tools aim to offer easy access for Texans seeking mental health and addiction resources and information. Since 2006, Grant Halliburton Foundation has provided mental health education, training, and support to more than 275,000 students, educators, parents, and professionals.

This presentation will be repeated on the same day at our sister campuses in DFW. If you cannot attend the Plano Afternoon, please contact Kasey Evans, Director of Outreach to RSVP for the 9 am Breakfast Presentation at the Fusion Southlake Campus and/or the Lunch Presentation at the Fusion Dallas Campus. Email kevans@fusionacademy.com