Back to School:

Supporting Youth Mental Health

New and proven ways to nurture the mental health of adolescents and families

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As children and adolescents transition back to school, they face new challenges beyond the usual first-day jitters. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen an uptick in mental health challenges among children and teens*. And, with many kids attending classes in person for the first time in over a year, they may have difficulty adapting to new expectations and learning environments. We must consider their evolving needs, and ensure we are providing them with mental health resources and support.

In this panel discussion, we will talk about the social and emotional challenges adolescents and their families face when re-entering school, and the personal and institutional tools available to parents, educators, and companies positioned to help. We’ll suggest ways in which adults can talk about mental health to their dependents, and we’ll give pointers for navigating their own transitions with more ease. We will hear from child psychology clinicians, a business leader, and an award-winning expert in the field.

The panel will be hosted by Mill Brown, MD, SVP of Medical Affairs at Spring Health.

*Rapid Systematic Review: The Impact of Social Isolation and Loneliness on the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents in the Context of COVID-19

Meet the Speakers

SVP, MEDICAL AFFAIRS,
SPRING HEALTH

Millard D. Brown, MD

Dr. Mill Brown currently serves as the Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs at Spring Health. He is board-certified in adult and child psychiatry and medical informatics.

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NATIONAL CLINICAL DIRECTOR
SPRING HEALTH

Daun Baker, PhD

Dr. Daun Baker is the National Clinical Director at Spring Health, where she serves as the provider-facing, clinical voice of the Provider Operations team.

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SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL
CIENA

Sonia Bessette

Sonia is Senior Corporate Counsel at Ciena, where she specializes in global employment law. As a corporate counsel, her goals include providing practical and commercially sound advice on employment and labor related issues impacting the 7000+ employees at Ciena located in over 35 countries.

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CEO & PRESIDENT
UNLOCKING FUTURES, INC.

Claudette C'Faison

Claudette C'Faison is a pioneer in designing, facilitating and administrating innovative programs that provide emotional, mental health, and education support services in high risk communities.

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