It can be hard to understand what your child might be going through.
Youth Mental Health Crises are on the rise, with nearly 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experiencing a mental health condition each year, and only half of those receiving proper treatment.* This is why Rains ISD has partnered with Daybreak Health to offer FREE parent education webinars to our community.
Here you will find links to the webinar replays and slide decks, along with information on each presentation. For more information on mental health resources at Rains ISD, please visit rainsisd.org/page/mental-health-resources.
Mental Health 101
Presented by: Brianna Skanderup, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Presented on: Monday, April 3 from 6-7 pm CST
This webinar presented an opportunity for families to learn more about youth mental health, including:
- Understanding what mental health really means
- Understanding how mental health impacts your child, and how to respond to signs of mental illness
- Learning strategies for how to support your child in taking care of their mental health
You may find a link to the presentation slides HERE.
Social Media & Technology Use
Presented by: Brianna Skanderup, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Presented on: Monday, April 24 from 6-7 pm CST
Follow this webinar replay link to learn more about social media & youth mental health (Zoom passcode: ^9.Ewn#6), including :
- Understanding changes in child behavior and recognizing typical vs. concerning technology usage habits
- Defining and addressing bullying and cyberbullying
- Supporting teens with social media - particularly around how they spend time and communicate online
You may also find a link to the presentation slides HERE.
Understanding Changes in Your Child's Behavior
Presented by: Brianna Skanderup, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Presented on: Tuesday, June 13 from 5:30-6:30 pm CST
Register for the webinar HERE to learn more about behavior changes & youth mental health, including :
- Identifying developmentally typical versus concerning childhood behaviors
- Understanding stressors and risk factors in youth, and how these can impact behaviors and mental health
- Learning how to support your child through behavior changes
You may find a replay link as well as the link to the slides after the presentation.
Teen Social Media & Technology Use
Presented by: Brianna Skanderup, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Presented on: Tuesday, July 18 from 5:30-6:30 pm CST
Register for the webinar HERE to learn more about social media & youth mental health, including :
- Understanding changes in child behavior and recognizing typical vs. concerning technology usage habits
- Learning strategies to help kids spend less time on social media
- Learning how to help keep kids safe online
You may find a replay link as well as the link to the slides after the presentation.