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Discovering undiagnosed issues, changing medications …

WEBBy Joseph Craig, Mental Health Navigator First-grader "JL" was referred to Kids' Minds Matter's Mental Health Navigator (MHN) program after having difficulty with new situations, sitting still in class and engaging in self injurious behavior. He was frustrated with his inability to communicate and follow classroom instruction and refused to…

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Stress in Children: Signs, Symptoms and Strategies

WEBStress in Children Ages 4-7 Years Old. This age group under stress might show signs of regression. For instance, children that have been successfully potty-trained may wet the bed again or have toileting accidents. A child may start sucking his or her thumb again. Children may have trouble paying attention to you.

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Mental Health Mondays Kids' Minds Matter

WEBFounded in 2016, Kids’ Minds Matter is a unified movement in Southwest Florida dedicated to advancing pediatric mental and behavioral health services. By developing clinical pathways to screen and treat patients, enhancing public awareness through education, and lobbying for systemic change and sustainable funding, Kids’ Minds Matter aims

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Home Kids' Minds Matter

WEBFounded in 2016, Kids’ Minds Matter is a unified movement in Southwest Florida dedicated to advancing pediatric mental and behavioral health services. By developing clinical pathways to screen and treat patients, enhancing public awareness through education, and lobbying for systemic change and sustainable funding, Kids’ Minds Matter aims

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Lee Health: A Team Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorder

WEBView Upcoming Sessions “Lee Health: A Team Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorder” On Monday, April 5, Dr. Jason Sabo, pediatric developmental and behavioral specialist, Dr. Guillermo Phillips, pediatric neurology specialist, Dr. Margie Morales, pediatric development and behavioral specialist, and Jillian DaGraca, autism navigator, discussed Autism …

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Mental Health Navigators Offer Help for the Whole Family

WEBSince launching in March 2020, the Mental Health Navigators (MHN) program has offered help for the whole family.The program is offered through counseling departments at school districts in Lee and Collier counties. The goal is to connect children facing mental health challenges and their families with resources.“We are providing the….

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Positive Family Impact During the Pandemic Kids' Minds Matter

WEBBy Jason Sabo, Ph.D., site supervisor at Lee Health’s Pediatric Behavioral Health Practice There is no doubt that COVID-19 will have long-term mental health implications. But forcing families to spend time together during stay-at-home, work-at-home and virtual learning may have positive family impact. I do not want to invalidate the struggles families are…

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About │ Kids' Minds Matter

WEBFounded in 2016, Kids’ Minds Matter is a unified movement in Southwest Florida dedicated to advancing pediatric mental and behavioral health services. By developing clinical pathways to screen and treat patients, enhancing public awareness through education, and lobbying for systemic change and sustainable funding, Kids’ Minds Matter aims

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Mental Health Navigators Kids' Minds Matter

WEBThe philanthropy-supported Mental Health Navigator program has grown and has served more than 120 children and their families since the pilot program was started in 2020. Children in the program have: Improved in grade performance by 15% in just one quarter. Improved average math grades by 12%. Improved attendance, going from 15% with …

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Mental Health Monday's

WEBOn Monday, July 26, Caroline Brennan, supervisor for Mental Health Supports & Social Emotional Learning, Collier County Public Schools, and Sherry Wenzel, Mental Health Services coordinator for the School District of Lee County offered tips for parents to address children’s mental health and get children ready to go back to school on Aug. 10 in Lee …

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An Alarming Children's Mental Health Epidemic

WEBGolisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida and Kids’ Minds Matter began working to address an alarming children's mental health epidemic in 2016. Recognizing a lack of resources, our goal was to reach the more than 46,000 Southwest Florida children suffering from mental health issues. Progress has been made. We have…

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The Youth Mental Health Epidemic: Student Stories

WEBNormal is Overrated was first established in 2019 by a high school senior, Carly McGovern, to give youth a platform to talk about the mental health challenges we are facing. At the event, student speakers were asked to tell their stories of struggles with mental health. In addition, experts were on hand to provide support and resources.

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Unmasking the Epidemic: Hayden’s Story Kids' Minds Matter

WEBUnmasking the Epidemic: Conversations Matter. The world lost Hayden Hunstable to suicide on April 17, 2020, just four days before his 13th birthday. Hayden did not struggle with depression nor did he have a history of mental health problems. His parents attribute Hayden’s emotional suffering to a “perfect storm of routine disruption, social

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WEB239-343-7741. [email protected]. Founded in 2016, Kids’ Minds Matter is a unified movement in Southwest Florida dedicated to advancing pediatric mental and behavioral health services. By developing clinical pathways to screen and treat patients, enhancing public awareness through education, and lobbying for systemic change and

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Lee Health Partners with Florida Gulf Coast University to Educate

WEBAs part of Kids’ Minds Matter’s continuing investment in growing the capacity of mental health resources for children in the region, Lee Health Foundation has partnered with Florida Gulf Coast University to provide scholarships to high-achieving students enrolled in the university’s mental health counseling master’s program. Through this scholarship, …

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Blog Kids' Minds Matter

WEBDiscover the latest news, stories and advocacy opportunities related to children’s mental and behavioral health in the Southwest Florida region with the Kids’ Minds Matter blog. Also, follow Kids’ Minds Matter on Facebook, or sign up for the Kids’ Minds Matter email list to receive updates in your inbox: Sign up now.

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Resources Kids' Minds Matter

WEBTo speak with one of our Community Resource Specialists please dial 2-1-1 or 239-433-3900. Founded in 2016, Kids’ Minds Matter is a unified movement in Southwest Florida dedicated to advancing pediatric mental and behavioral health services.

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Act Now Kids' Minds Matter

WEBYou can also contact us via email or call 239-214-0921. Become a Mental Health Advocate with Kids’ Minds Matter In Southwest Florida, an estimated 46,000 children are in desperate need of urgent pediatric mental and behavioral health care services. Founded in 2016 as a community partnership, Kids’ Minds Matter exists to raise the awareness

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Kids’ Minds Matter Signature Gala Kids' Minds Matter

WEBEach year, Kids’ Minds Matter brings the community together in support of vital pediatric mental health care for the children and families in Southwest Florida. Thank you to all who attended the 2024 Kids’ Minds Matter Signature Gala held on Wednesday, February 7. We could write many pages and still not capture our immense gratitude for the

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