Youth Mental Health and Empowerment Summit Draws Record Crowd

On October 7, JWB’s Children’s Mental Health Initiative joined New Vision Behavioral Health for a powerful Youth Mental Health and Empowerment Summit at Eckerd College with nearly 100 in attendance! View photos of the event in this album!

This 5^th Annual event focused on engaging young people in making healthy connections and finding the “why” in their lives, with a focus on destigmatizing mental health and the importance of selfcare. It also featured a track for parents and caregivers.

After the event, a youth attendee messaged one of the presenters, sharing their own struggles and thanking him for “making me realize I matter, and that people really care about me and would miss me.” 

And this is exactly why JWB will continue to bring young people together for healthy conversations and connections through our Children’s Mental Health Initiative. Learn more at jwbpinellas.org/childrens-mental-health-initiative/