Collaborating to Address the Complex Mental and Behavioral Health Needs of Maine Youth

University of Southern Maine: Talbot Hall, Bonney Auditorium
92 Bedford St.
Portland, ME 04103

Friday, August 16, 2019 at 8:00am ET - 3:30pm ET
This event has ended.

Info

Topic

Youth mental and behavioral health

Speaker(s)

See Agenda

Additional Information

The Maine AAP, Department of Education and Maine Association of School Nurses are collaborating to bring you best practices and current research on a variety of critical mental and physical health related topics facing adolescents.

The program is being held in the Talbot Hall/Bonney Auditorium at the University of Southern Maine, located at 92 Bedford Street in Portland. Map of Campus. Please take a look at the agenda and join us for this dynamic program on Friday, August 16th!

AGENDA

8:00am Registration

8:30am Welcome Remarks – MAS, DOE and Maine AAP

8:40am Plenary Talk: Identification and treatment of anxiety and depression in children and adults: How can we do better? Douglas Robbins, MD, Maine Behavioral Healthcare

10:00am BREAK

10:15am Plenary Talk: Addressing the Complex Mental and Behavioral Health Needs of Maine Youth: The Key Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma Informed Care - Cassie Yackley, Psy.D., PLLC, Center for Trauma-Responsive Practice Change; Behavioral Health Improvement Institute, Keene State College

11:45am Lunch

12:30pm ‘Quick Hit’ Talks – (Mini-talks - 20 minutes/10 minute Q & A)

12:30pm Creating an Inclusive Environment for LGBTQ Youth - Sue Campbell, OUT Maine

1:00pm Begin with the End in Mind: ADHD/ODD - Deborah Hagler, MD, Midcoast Pediatrics

1:30pm Recognizing the Risk: Tools for Screening and Safety for Youth at Risk of Suicide - Sheila Nelson, MPH, MSW, Maine CDC Adolescent Health & Injury Prevention Program

2:00pm BREAK

2:15pm Substance Use Disorder: Impact on Youth and Families - Day One Program Clinician

2:45pm Chronic Absenteeism in Maine - Susan Lieberman, Count ME In

3:15pm Wrap Up