Youth Who Have Been Impacted By Mental Health Illness

Event Agenda: Advocating for Mental Health Awareness and Equity in Education

Welcome and Introduction

- Time: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

- Topics:

- Introduction of the Miranda Foundation’s commitment to mental health advocacy, cultural competency, and educational equity.

Cultural Competency in Educational Settings

- Time: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

- Topics:

- Discuss the importance of cultural competency in schools.

- Explore strategies for schools to better understand and integrate the cultural backgrounds of BIPOC students in their teaching and support services.

Addressing Resource Gaps for BIPOC Families and Students

- Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

- Topics:

- Highlighting the lack of adequate mental health resources available to BIPOC families.

- Discuss methods to advocate for more equitable resource distribution within educational systems.

Coffee Break

- Time: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Confronting Stigma and Enhancing Understanding

- Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

- Topics:

- Stigmas which surround mental health issues among students, particularly in BIPOC communities.

- Methods to educate school staff and students to foster a more supportive environment.

Disproportionate Suspensions and Disciplinary Practices

- Time: 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

- Topics:

- Examining the issue of disproportionate suspensions of BIPOC students.

Lunch and Networking

- Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Community Input Session: Compiling Strategies & Listening

- Time: 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

- Topics:

- Interactive sessions where community members, including students, parents, and educators, can voice their experiences and suggest strategies.

Panel Discussion: Shared Experiences and Strategies

- Time: 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

- Topics:

- Panel featuring experiences from families, educators, and mental health professionals.

- Discussion on overcoming challenges and successful advocacy strategies inspired by earlier community inputs.

Closing Remarks and Future Initiatives

- Time: 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM

- Topics:

- Recap of the day’s discussions, emphasizing the community-driven strategies identified.

- Future opportunities and initiatives to continue this important work, ensuring ongoing community involvement.

Feedback and Adjourn

- Time: 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

- Topics:

- Feedback for improving future events.

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