Dr. G

Do Stress Better! Deborah Gilboa, MD (Dr. G)

As we move towards the post-pandemic future, students have a new narrative and set of experiences to process, while still aiming for the amazing but stress-inducing academic, social and emotional goals they've always had. A healthy and useful outcome of 15 months of restriction is our renewed focus on building mental health and safely navigating mental distress. Deborah Gilboa, MD (Dr. G) will bring her research and clinical strategies for using stress - rather than avoiding it - to build resilience and strengthen mental health. She'll check in about the early warning signs of distress that advocates need to know, and outline the eight skills students can develop to navigate change while protecting their mental health.
 

#ICANHELP

Positive Mental Health in the Digital World: Kim Karr, #ICANHELP

Students aren’t just the future, they’re the right now. We’ve got the digital world at our fingertips—and students engage more than most. But while modern teens know how to navigate social media, no one has taught them how to deal with the overwhelming negativity, spamming, and unrealistic portrayals of life that contribute to anxiety, depression, and other mental health struggles. #ICANHELP is an organization that uses educational courses, resources, and outreach to change that. #ICANHELP is here to teach your students how to combat cyberbullying and harassment in digital spaces, practice and promote digital wellness, and “reset” expectations by motivating students to be part of the solution!
 

McLean

Mental Health in Times of Change: Anthony McLean

The effects of COVID-19 have left many people feeling lonely and isolated. Burnout rates have reached an all-time high. People are overwhelmed. Now more than ever, we need to talk about Mental Health. In this interactive and upbeat presentation, Anthony McLean offers effective self-care strategies, practical coping skills for stress, and proven resources to avoid burnout. Above all, he reminds us that Mental Health is a journey we take as a community. When we support each other, we break the stigma around mental health and empower those who need it the most.
 

schmitt

Olympic Gold Medalist, Allison Schmitt

Allison Schmitt was born in Pittsburgh, Pa and raised in Canton, MI. She began swimming at the age of 9 and joined the Ann Arbor Swim Club at the age of 11. Allison’s high school and collegiate careers were decorated and she graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Child & Family Development. She then earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Arizona State University.

Allison is the 5th most decorated U.S. female Olympian of all-time with 10 medals spanning four Games (2008 – 2020). The two-time team captain is only the 3rd US woman to win medals at 4+ Olympics. She is a champion for mental health awareness and aims to amplify the message that it’s ok not be ok and encourages those struggling to seek help.

Allison has four siblings and her parents ensured that milk was always on the table. Allison’s own words of wisdom are: “Chocolate milk and laughing… the two best forms of recovery.”
 

Work2BeWell

Digital Survival Kit: Work2BeWell

Work2BeWell empowers teens to thrive through access to mental health resources, authentic connections with peers and educators and digital platforms for resiliency. The program was organically started three years ago by a group of Oregon leadership students while at summer camp having discussions about the stigma associated with mental health and the need for more support. Students partnered with Providence Health Systems to intentionally grow and expand the program to engage with more teens, educators and communities across the nation.