Author: Meredith Elkins
MINDBEAT Podcast: A Glimpse into the Future of School-Based Mental Health
How Dental Cleanings become Mental Health Screenings…
NC State announces ‘Wellness Day’ in response to multiple student suicide deaths this semester
Beyond Therapy Podcast: Amy Kennedy on Mental Health Advocacy in Schools
Phantom providers are a nightmare for parents
States: Don’t Pass Up Federal Dollars to Strengthen Youth Mental Health Services
Governor Murphy Introduces Chair’s Initiative: Strengthening Youth Mental Health Care
PORTLAND, ME — To kick off the initiatives, the Governor and First Lady participated in a panel discussion with mental health expert Heidi Baskfield, vice president of Population, Health and Advocacy at Children’s Hospital Colorado; Amy Kennedy, education director, The Kennedy Forum; and Dr. Mary-Ann Etiebet, AVP for Health Equity, Merck and lead, Merck for … Continued
A White House Conversation on Youth Mental Health
WASHINGTON, DC — In celebration of Mental Health Month, Amy Kennedy attended the first-ever Youth Mental Health Forum at the White House featuring First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, singer and actress Selena Gomez, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, and 30 young leaders from across the country.
Ask a therapist: A live Q&A to explore common youth mental health challenges
In celebration of #MentalHealthAction Day, on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 2pm ET, The Kennedy Forum’s Education Director, Amy Kennedy, held a free Facebook Live session with Brightline behavioral therapist Lina Rodas, LCSW to discuss the most common mental health conditions in youth, what signs parents and other caregivers should watch for, when it might be … Continued