16/10/2024
Olivia, an 11-year-old who had always been a high-achiever, suddenly started making excuses to avoid school. She complained of stomach aches and headaches almost daily. Her parents, busy with work, chalked it up to her perfectionism and thought she was just nervous about exams. They didn’t realize that Olivia’s constant worry and avoidance of school were symptoms of anxiety.
Over time, her fear of failure became so overwhelming that she stopped participating in class and developed a fear of going to school altogether. It wasn’t until a teacher reached out to express concern about Olivia’s withdrawn behavior that her parents took notice. They later learned that she had been dealing with severe anxiety for months, and the physical symptoms were her body's way of expressing the overwhelming stress.
Working with adolescents and young adults over the years, I have seen how easily parents miss the early signs of mental health challenges, unfortunately when these early signs are missed and the untreated period becomes longer these children's symptoms become severe.
The story above is one I see too often. So, what can we do as parents? How can you help your children protect their mental health?
Join Us for a FREE 2-Day Virtual Summit!
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Smart Parenting Child and Adolescent Mental Health Virtual Summit, with the theme "Nurturing Mind: Prioritizing Mental Health in Children and Adolescents.” This summit is designed to address the growing need to prioritize mental health for children and adolescents.
We have prepared experts in psychology, mental health, parenting, and more to share their valuable insights and practical strategies for promoting the well-being of the younger generation.
Below are the event details.
Date: October 25th - 26th, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM Daily
Location: Online
Why You Should Attend:
*Learn directly from mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and parenting experts.
*Discover actionable techniques to support children and adolescents' mental and emotional development.
*Engage in interactive Q&A sessions and network with other participants.
*Access a wealth of tools and resources to enhance your professional journey.
We would like to encourage you to be part of this transformative experience by registering today.
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We look forward to welcoming you to the summit!
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Thank you once again.
Kind Regards,
Oluwatoyin Ogunkanmi
Convener, Smart Parenting Child & Adolescent Mental Health Summit.