Iowa Ideas In-Depth Week: Children’s Mental Health

Exploring the issues and hearing perspectives about mental health in Iowa through the lens of youth, families, advocates and resources. Register today!

Date/Time: June 6 – June 10, 12 pm - 1pm

Virtual Series

Sponsor: Tanager Place

Schedule

Monday, June 6, 12 pm

Designing the Ideal

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Moderator: Zack Kucharski

Panelists: Peggy Huppert, Mary Neubauer

From the early initiatives to today, where are we in building an inclusive, accessible, effective program that will have the greatest benefit for youth and their families? Where have we made progress and where are we lacking?

Tuesday, June 7, 12 pm

Family and Navigating the System

Moderator: Emily Andersen

Panelists: Meredith Myers, Molly Rowland

In times of crisis, access to resources for the individual and their families is critical. What resources exist that prioritize keeping families united? How can after care programs pave way to long-term success?

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Wednesday, June 8, 12 pm

Intakes, Assessments, Diagnosis

Moderator: Zack Kucharski

Panelists: Michelle Smyth, Gerta Bardhoshi

An exploration of the variety of templates to assess need and measure risk. How accurate are intakes? Have they changed over time? What are effective assessments and are we researching new methods?

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Thursday, June 9, 12 pm

Children's Mental Health in Law Enforcement and the Courts

Moderator: Emily Andersen

Panelists: Mike Tupper, Drew Martel

A look at pilot projects being tested and explored Juvenile mental health services in schools.

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Friday, June 10, 12 pm

Mental Health Resources in Schools

Moderator: Zack Kucharski

Panelists: Allison Bruhn, Brad Niebling

The UI Center receives $20M in funding from COVID recovery dollars to be the statewide hub of mental health training for teachers. Additionally, several districts received therapeutic classroom grants through the Department of Education.

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