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Panel of community experts. Insights from local teens. Focused breakout sessions.

FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKER, ROSS SZABO

This Includes

- Access to Key Takeaways

- Video of Full Panel Conversation

- Access to a Video of Each Breakout Session
- Access to Presentation Files

- Access to Video of Keynote Message

- Top Quotes from the Day

- Photos from the Event

Discover the best ways to support today’s youth at the annual State of the Child conference. This event is led by a team of local teenagers in collaboration with a panel of community experts. Together, they will address the distinct challenges faced by children and families today.

Receive continuing education credits for attending! 

 

SCECHs available. CEUs are available as well.

Featuring

Award-Winning Mental Health Speaker & Advocate

Ross Szabo

Keynote Speaker

The Panel

Local experts who are leading the discussion

Maranda

Moderating

Melissa Austin

Wedgwood's VP of Counseling Services

Nathan Baar

Founder & CEO of HealthBar & DecentraCare

The Honorable Kathleen Feeney

Michigan Court of Appeals

Kali Jackson

Wedgwood Therapist

Jessica Knoth

Zeeland Public Schools Principal

Timeline

Pick up your name tag at our registration table and enjoy your cup of coffee, along with a delicious buffet styled breakfast to begin your morning. 

Sit back & enjoy a panel styled discussion, comprised of West Michigan experts. Hear as they respond to insights from local teens as they transparently share what is really happening in todays schools.

Your choice between these 3 topics:

  • – Panic Attacks 101
  • – Understanding & Overcoming Digital Addiction
  • – The Truth About Vaping

Your choice between these 3 topics:

  • – Dating: Then vs. Now
  • – Changing the Views and Narratives Surrounding Mental Illness & Suicide
  • – Understanding the Impact of Childhood Trauma on Youth Mental Health

Ross Szabo is the author of “Behind Happy Faces” and an award-winning mental health speaker with a refreshingly honest, relatable and humorous approach.

Don't miss out on this important discussion.

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