Community Education
Providing education regarding current mental health best practices and developments to families and communities most in need.
The HMHI will provide quarterly seminars to increase public awareness of current health issues and increase communal resiliency and wellbeing. These seminars will be free to the community and accessible to all. Topics will provide education to help parents, families, teachers, coaches, and community leaders become better equipped to respond to children’s mental health concerns and learn tools and strategies to effectively reduce negative outcomes due to the current mental health crisis.
Covering a wide range of topics, including:
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Parenting Strategies
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Child Development
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Parent-Child Relationships
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Mental Health Diagnoses and Treatments
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Tips to Increase Mental Wellness
Our community education will improve the quality of life for families by:
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Decreasing the stigma of mental health
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Increasing parents' sense of competency and confidence in parenting skills
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Increase empathy and patience when responding to children with mental health concerns.