Programs can be designed to fit the needs and time frame of the audience.
Participants will be able to:
- Define the concepts of mental health and mental illness
- Identify key warning signs of mental health problems
- Understand the impact that a mental health problem has on a child’s ability to learn and function in daily life
Recent participants have said:
"You managed to convey the emotional parts of living with mental illness while presenting the facts.”
"....it put a human face on mental illness.”
"....information via personal account allows for greater retention and understanding.”
"You truly made a difference in the lives your story touched today and tomorrow,”
"I am at a loss for words...your talk made such a huge impact on me.”
" It’s one thing to understand the disorder from an educational standpoint-it’s another to see it personally like this.”
"I liked the idea that it was presented by a person that lives with this problem every day. It makes a much bigger impact.”
"You have touched my heart and I hope many others.”
"I appreciated the perspective that you brought to this presentation. Most of us can read the signs and symptoms, but only experience-like yours-can show impact.”
"I learned more from you today than in my 3 years of graduate work. You are a gifted speaker and a strong and loving mother.”
"The information was fantastic and the program kept me involved.”
"Awesome presentation! ...very effective with the clips and visuals.”
"I have some personal experience with this....I understand the issue of stigma.”
"Thank you so much for all you are doing to create awareness of this reality in our society that needs to be addressed.”
"You are a wonderful advocate for the mentally ill.”
"This is the most compelling workshop I have ever attended.”
"It really opened my eyes to the issue of mental illness and the importance of my knowledge of the subject.”
