Summer Academy

The 5th Annual
School Mental Health Summer Academy

The School Mental Health Summer Academy is a FREE, virtual event celebrating the positive impact of a decade of mental health education in New York while preparing educators, administrators, school staff, and families for the upcoming school year. The powerful lineup of distinguished experts and presentations promises to deliver insight, inspiration, and innovative strategies to help schools gear up for the year ahead.

Showcase of Success

Celebrating 10 Years of Mental Health Education in Schools
August 11th & 12th
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Meet Our Speakers

Ying Tang, Ph.D.

Marina Bridgham, MS

Leslie Dutan, MEd

Julie Hill

Doug Hahn

Christine Rich Reese

Penny Conners, LMSW

Nina Weisenreder, Ph.D.

Kristen Obreza

Ryan Kelly

Fatimah Ali, M.S.Ed.,

Supporting School Mental Health, Wellness, and Student Resilience.

4,000+

School Staff Attended

The Summer Academy will begin both days with powerful plenary sessions.

Tuesday

Nothing About Us, Without Us: The Power of Youth Voices will feature a panel of students sharing their perspectives on both the challenges facing them and their peers, as well as how schools can best address these stressors and increase mental well-being for students.

Wednesday

Looking Back at the Impact of a Decade of Mental Health Education and Moving Forward with MHANYS, will detail the tremendous impact introducing mental health education has had on schools and youth. Participants will learn how to partner with the SMHRTCenter and MHANYS, including new training and special events being launched in the fall, as well as how to bring Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid to their school.