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Mental Health Mondays – Lee Health: A Team Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorder

View 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 Spectrum Disorder and what Lee Health is doing to take care of these patients.   Dr. Sabo: What is [...]

Mental Health Mondays – Play Therapy… It’s Not All Fun and Games

View Upcoming Sessions “Play Therapy… It’s Not All Fun and Games” On Monday, March 29, Dr. Susan Hook, founder and executive director, Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, Inc. and Dr. Joel Montalvo, director of counseling Services and clinical pastoral counseling, Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, Inc. discussed the benefits of play therapy for child wellness.   Integrated Primary Care Behavioral Health Model It’s a [...]

Kids’ Minds Matter educates SWFL community of mental health crisis during ‘Unmasking the Epidemic’ event

Free virtual event shares available resources in region while raising funds to increase access to care FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 30, 2021) – Unmasking the Epidemic, a free virtual event by Kids’ Minds Matter educated the Southwest Florida community of the alarming pediatric mental health crisis faced by children and families today, while also providing the resources currently available in the region for those seeking [...]

Mental Health Mondays – Accessing Early Childhood Screening & Intervention

View Upcoming Sessions “Accessing Early Childhood Screening & Intervention” On Monday, March 1, Dr. Beth McBride, Director of Early Learning for Collier County Public School District; Dr. Courtney Whitt, Director of Integrated Behavioral Health for Healthcare Network; Danielle Cwikla, ESE Coordinator for Collier County Public Schools; Dr. Deidre Phillips, Coordinator of the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS); and Imperia Torres, Family Resource [...]

Mental Health Mondays – School Counselors: All in for All Students!

View Upcoming Sessions “School Counselors: All in for All Students!” On Monday, Feb. 1, Lori Brooks, director of school counseling and Mental Health Services for the School District of Lee County; Allison Ferraro, coordinator of school counseling 9-12 for Collier County Public Schools; Stephen McFadden, coordinator of school counseling K-8 for Collier County Public Schools: and Mary Lynn Rodriguez, coordinator of school counseling Services [...]

Kids’ Minds Matter announces March 18 mental health event: Unmasking the Epidemic

Free public event will educate the community on the pediatric mental health epidemic facing the community FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2021) – It is no secret that COVID-19 has impacted our community, businesses, nonprofits and families. The isolation and uncertainty have also led to long-term mental health implications. To help address the mental health impacts to area children, Kids’ Minds Matter is holding [...]

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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 sustainable funding, Kids’ Minds Matter aims to align mental health providers, local agencies, the judicial system, law enforcement, schools and faith-based organizations. Kids’ Minds Matter is managed through the Lee Health Foundation.

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