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Talking About Children’s Mental Health

Approximately 1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario has a mental health challenge. When your child or youth with a disability experiences mental health challenges, it can add another layer of complexity for your family, and knowing how to help them can be difficult.

Join us on February 11 at 7pm EST, with guests connected to Children’s Mental Health Ontario, for an open conversation about the intersection of disability and mental health that can break through the stigma, making it easier for you and your family to seek help when it’s needed.

What’s in it for you:

  • Tips on how to recognize the signs of mental health challenges
  • What you can expect when talking about your child’s mental health
  • Strategies for collaborating with your child’s school
  • Where to go for help and support

Panelists:

Vicki Cochrane

Vicki Cochrane is the Family Partnership Program Manager for Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO), leading the provincial volunteer-based peer support program, Parents for Children’s Mental Health (PCMH). She is also a parent with lived experience, with over 20 years of experience in child welfare as a Child and Youth Worker.

Zoya Gorbachova

Zoya is a mother of three children who along with their strength in character, manage physical and developmental disabilities. She is the chapter leader for York-Aurora PCMH (Parents for Children’s Mental Health) and offers peer support in her community to other parents and caregivers on this journey.

Kyle Williamson

Kyle Williamson is a Registered Social Worker in the province of Ontario who has been working in this field with children and families for over the past 10 years. Kyle has worked in Settlement Services with Canadian Newcomers, the Child Welfare Sector as well as predominantly the Children and Youth Mental Health sector.

A live Q&A will follow this presentation. Register using the link below – we look forward to having you there!

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