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2023-2024 

2023-2024 

Date Title Presenter Links
Sept. 26, 2023
6 - 7:00 pm
Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents & Caregivers: Recognize Signs and Learn What to Do - English      Free Webinar SDCOE & Directing Change Register 
Sept. 27, 2023
6 - 7:00 pm
Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents & Caregivers: Recognize Signs and Learn What to Do - Spanish   Free Webinar SDCOE & Directing Change Register
Oct. 5, 2023 
1 -2:30 pm
QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention No-Cost Virtual Training SDCOE Register
Nov. 8, 2023  
1 -2:30 pm
QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer – Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention No-Cost Virtual Training, SDCOE Register
Dec. 6, 2023  
1 -2:30 pm
QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer – Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention No-Cost Virtual Training, SDCOE Register
Jan. 10, 2024 
1 -2:30 pm
QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer – Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention No-Cost Virtual Training SDCOE Register
Jan. 24, 2024
5:30-6:30 pm
Social Media's Impact on Youth Mental Health
Social media use has been linked to increased rates of depression and anxiety among youth. Join renowned pediatrician and mental health expert Hilary Bowers, MD, FAAP, as she shares timely research on the subject. Her insight and tips will offer beneficial ways to manage and model the healthy use of social media with the teenagers in your life.  
SDCOE Recording
Feb. 7, 2024  
1 -2:30 pm
QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer – Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention No-Cost Virtual Training, SDCOE Register
February 7, 2024
5:30-6:30 pm
Mental Health 101: Everything Parents Need to Know to Support Youth at Home 
Creating a secure environment for youth fosters a sense of belonging, positively influencing their lives. Join Willough Jenkins, MD as she discusses the current state of youth mental health and provides insights into how caregivers can support, communicate with, and stay connected to today's teenagers.   Willough Jenkins, MD
SDCOE Recording
March 13, 2024
1 -2:30 pm
QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer – Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention No-Cost Virtual Training, SDCOE Register
March 13, 2024 
5:30-6:30 pm
From Darkness to Light: A Parent's Guide to Recognizing and Responding to Youth Depression
In today’s landscape, youth struggle with feelings of sadness and loneliness. Join Joshua Feriante, DO, MBA to explore this current state and how you can be a light in their lives. By participating, you will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression, acquire tools and skills to foster youth well-being at home, and discover the appropriate next steps to take if additional mental health assistance is needed.   Joshua Feriante, DO, MBA
SDCOE

Recording
April 24, 2024
5:30-6:30 pm
Cultivating School-Life Balance to Support Academic Success
Day by day, adolescents strive to navigate school assignments, extracurricular activities, friendships, and occasionally, instances of bullying. This can result in them feeling overwhelmed. Join Katherine Nguyen Williams, PhD as she provides practical guidance for parents to assist young individuals in identifying and handling both academic and life-related stress. She will lead participants through strategies aimed at fostering a healthy balance between school and life, both in the present and for the future. Katherine Nguyen William, PhD
SDCOE Recording
May 1, 2024
1 -2:30 pm
QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer – Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention No-Cost Virtual Training, SDCOE Register
May 15, 2024
5:30-6:30 pm
When Anxiety Attacks: How You Can Help 
While anxiety and stress are common aspects of life, they can sometimes become overwhelming or debilitating. Discover tips and tools from Tammy Maginot, PhD to effectively manage and reduce anxiety at home, both for yourself and the youth you care about.  Tammy Maginot, PhD
SDCOE Recording
June 5, 2024
1 -2:30 pm
QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer – Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention No-Cost Virtual Training, SDCOE Register
2023 Spring term

2023 Spring term

Date Title Presenter Links
Jan. 11, 2023 SDCOE
Jan. 25, 2023
Financial Aid Workshop for Adult Supporters of Foster Youth Pam Fleming, Cuyamaca College
Diana Barajas, Grossmont College
Flyer/Registration
Jan. 31, 2023
6:00-7:00 pm
Four-Part Parent/Caregiver Mental Health Webinar Series. First webinar topic is Eating Disorders, with simultaneous Spanish translation.
SDCOE & Rady Children's Hospital Flyer/Registration
Feb. 1, 2023
SDCOE  
Feb. 28, 2023
6:00-7:00 pm
Parent/Caregiver Mental Health Webinar Series: The Real Deal: Connection Between Vaping, Cannabis Use, and Mental Health
SDCOE & Rady Children's Hospital  
Mar. 1, 2023 SDCOE  
Mar. 4, 2023
8:15 am to 3:00 pm
Comienza con un Sueño / It Begins with a Dream workshops in English and Spanish - open to all 6-11th grade students, parents/guardians, and advocates
UC San Diego Flyer
March 21, 2023 
6:00-7:00 pm
Parent/Caregiver Mental Health Webinar Series: Depression and Anxiety: The Mental Health Challenges Facing Youth Today
SDCOE & Rady Children's Hospital  
Apr. 12, 2023 SDCOE  
April 25
6:00-7:00 pm
Parent/Caregiver Mental Health Webinar Series: Establishing Healthy Relationships SDCOE & Rady Children's Hospital  
April 27
4:30 - 5:30 pm
My Voice Counts Series: Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities in California SDCOE
May 2, 2023
6:00-7:00 pm
Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents: Recognizing Signs and What to Do (Spanish) SDCOE Flyer with Registration
May 3, 2023 QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention SDCOE  
May 4, 2023
6:00-7:00 pm
Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents: Recognizing Signs and What to Do (English)
SDCOE Flyer with Registration
June 7, 2023 QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention SDCOE  
July 19, 2023 QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention SDCOE