Webinar: Resources for supporting the mental health and well-beiing of children and families during COVID-19
About the Event:
These are difficult times for many families struggling to cope with job losses or working from home while managing the added responsibility of child care and home schooling. This webinar will focus on the mental health and well-being of children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic and the early data that provides insight into the challenges and opportunities for substance misuse prevention practitioners to support families and communities during this time. The webinar will also highlight many of the resources available from Child Trends, the nation’s leading research organization focused exclusively on improving the lives of children and youth, especially those who are most vulnerable. The webinar will also discuss how these resources can be applied in your agency and community setting.
Continuing Education Certificate
Participants will receive a continuing education certificate of 1.5 hours for this live webinar event.
Objectives
- Learn about Child Trends’ resources on supporting the mental health and well-being of children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Understand how these resources can be applied to direct service work and program leadership.
- Become familiar with additional Child Trends resources designed to support the well-being of children and families.
Audience
Community and state-level prevention practitioners, allied health partners and community members, and treatment professionals working to prevent substance misuse.
