About this Event
"Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, and Mental Health"
This year the Mental Health Conference will be held virtually and presented as a two-day webinar event.
It can be incredibly painful to see a child struggle – especially a child you know and love. Sudden or serious changes in the way a child learns or behaves can be cause for concern. Mental health care matters, particularly when it comes to our youth. The consequences of ignoring adolescent mental health conditions often extend into adulthood and can be profound, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). But recovery can become reality.
Join Prairie State College for a powerfully insightful two-day webinar focused on addressing and improving the mental health of children and adolescents. Tailored to those who work or live with young people, this event’s lineup will include various licensed experts and trained professionals who can offer modern solutions to tackling mental health concerns.
Participants will learn from a variety of breakout sessions.
This live online event is also open to all parents, guardians, and caretakers of children. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
CEU CREDITS AVAILABLE
6.0 CEUs available to Social Workers, Nursing Home Administrators, Registered Nurses, Advanced Practical Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Speech Pathologists through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. 6.0 PDs for Teachers through the Illinois State Board of Education. 6.0 PDCs for Human Resource professionals through SHRM. IAODAPCA credits pending approval by ICB. CDVP and CPAIP credits pending approval.
Stats:
Mental health conditions comprise 16 percent of the global burden of disease and injury in people ages 10-19, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death in 15-19-year-olds, according to WHO.
The total number of U.S. children ever diagnosed with ADHD is 6.1 million (9.4 percent), according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and a national 2016 parent survey.
Boys are more than twice as likely as girls to be diagnosed with ADHD: 12.9 percent compared to 5.6 percent, according to the CDC.
The average delay between symptom onset and treatment is 11 years, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
Additional Workshop Details: https://prairiestate.edu/mhc
CEU CREDITS AVAILABLE
6.0 CEUs available to Social Workers, Nursing Home Administrators, Registered Nurses, Advanced Practical Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Speech Pathologists through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
6.0 PDs for Teachers through the Illinois State Board of Education.
6.0 PDCs for Human Resource professionals through SHRM.
IAODAPCA credits pending approval by ICB.
CDVP and CPAIP credits pending approval.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Prairie State College Conference Center, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 400.00