fostering resilience: A conversation about youth mental health

Keynote Speaker and Moderator:

•  Radha Nandagopal, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Continuing Professional Development, WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine 

Panelists:

• Leon Covington, MSW, LICSW, Threat Assessment Coordinator/Licensed Clinical Social Worker Program Supervisor at NorthEast Washington Educational Service District 101
• Jennifer Hansen, Health Program Specialist, SRHD Beginnings Matter Program, Spokane Regional Health District
• Julia Heath, Program Manager, Wunder Beast
• Dr. A. Suzie Henning, Associate Professor, Foundations, School of Education at Eastern Washington University
• Rob McKinney, PhD., Associate Professor and Director of CMHC in the Department of Counselor Education, Gonzaga University 

In this timely conversation, the community learned about the most pressing mental health challenges facing youth in our community, factors contributing to the disparities in mental health, warning signs that may indicate a need for professional help, and resources that exist to support resilience in our community's youth.