Workshop code: York-A

Youth Resiliency and Mental Health

Date: Thursday April 17, 2008
Location: Cardinal Golf Club, 2740 Highway 9, map
Registration Fee: $125.00 per person

Presenters:

Youth Resiliency by Dr. Jean Clinton, McMaster University

Youth Violence and Youth Gangs by Dr. Joanne Cummings, PREVNet (Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence)

Youth Depression by Dr. Marcus Feak, Whitby Mental Health Centre

Concurrent Disorders by Art Mathews, Whitby Mental Health Centre

Resilience and Communities by Joanne McQuiggan, Thrive Canada

This full day workshop will examine current research and best practices that strengthen youth resiliency and young people's ability to manage mental health issues. Part of the day will involve concurrent sessions that provide and overview of the signs, symptoms and effective approaches in addressing the following mental health issues: i) Concurrent Disorders ii) Youth Violence and Youth Gangs and iii) Adolescent Depression. This workshop will include interactive group discussions that will help the York Region community build on available assets to help strengthen youth resiliency and better cope with these specific mental health issues.

How to Register:

Registrations for this workshop will be accepted on a first come first served basis. Registrations from individuals who reside or work in York Region will be prioritized.

A registration fee of $125.00 is required to participate in this event.

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