LIVE OUTREACH IN-PERSON ACTIVITY

This symposium is for primary care physicians, school administrators, school nurses, mental health educators, pediatric therapists, mental health clinicians, care coordinators and other interested health care professionals in Southwest Colorado. We will provide clinical updates and address current topics relevant to the care of pediatric patients with mental health concerns.

This symposium will be held at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO with an in person only attendance option. No virtual links are provided for this event. 

Learner Outcomes

After attending this education, learners will report new knowledge and intent to change practice to provide current, evidence-based mental health care to pediatric patients.

Learning Objectives

• Outline validated screening measures that can be used to identify mental health concerns in youth.
• Identify evidence-based tools and strategies for screening, assessing, and treating depression in children and adolescents. 
• Identify two key evidence-based practices for treating anxiety and trauma related disorders in children.
• Describe a systems-level framework that includes schools, families, and community partners to support prevention, early intervention, and reintegration for students experiencing school avoidance.
• Examine effective screening, triage, and intervention strategies for addressing mental health crises in children and adolescents. 
• Identify practical strategies to manage pediatric mental health crises where immediate transfer is not possible.
• Review evidence-based screening tools and referral pathways that support early and accurate identification of autism in diverse school-aged populations. 
• Discuss strategies to better support pediatric patients with mental health needs.
• Summarize strategies that parents can use to promote emotional well-being and resiliency in their children.
• Discuss practical, developmentally appropriate strategies to support families and educators navigating screen time, social media, and online interactions with kids. 
• Summarize resources available for pediatric mental health through case study discussions.
• Describe non-pharmacological evidence-based treatments for ADHD and/or Disruptive Behaviors in youth.
• Discuss current gaps and opportunities for improvement to enhance pediatric mental health support.
• Identify two practical trauma informed strategies for recognizing and responding to the needs of children impacted by trauma. 

Digital Resource Guide

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