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Mental Health Mondays Blog

Mental Health Mondays is a virtual series on Facebook that connects Lee Health partners and Southwest Florida mental health advocates with the region’s families to share expert advice and resources, as well as at-home activities for kids. Streamed live every Monday, the segments feature psychologists, therapists, physicians, child advocates as well as other art, mind and body professionals to help caregivers with their child’s mental health. 

After each segment, a blog is created that includes key takeaways, tips and resources for families. Scroll below to view and read blogs from previous segments.

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Mental Health Monday’s  – How Talking about Mental Health Saves Lives

On Monday, Sept. 13 Dr. Paul Simeone, Vice President of Mental and Behavioral Health, Lee Health; Chantel Rhodes, Child Advocate, Golisano Children’s Hospital; Kelly Maguire, Student Advocate; Damini Parkhi, Student Advocate; and Grace Smith; Student Advocate talked about how to empower loved ones and friends to care for their mental health and well-being through talking and listening. VIEW SEGMENT    “Normal is Overrated” “Normal [...]

Mental Health Monday’s – Back to School: Tips to Help Children’s Mental Health

On 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 and Collier counties. VIEW SEGMENT   Tolls of Isolation [...]

Mental Health Mondays – Pride Month: Where We Are; Where We Need to Be

On Monday, June 28, Adam Larivee, MSW of LifeScape Counseling Services; Rev. CJ McGregor of All Faiths Unitarian Congregation; Crystal Dawn Czyscon, activist and parent of transgender child; and Emmie Spiller, youth activist, discussed LGBTQ+ mental health and wellness. VIEW SEGMENT   WHERE WE WERE  52 years ago, on June 28, 1969, is when the Stonewall Riots/Uprising occurred, the first uprising of the LGBTQ community, [...]

Mental Health Mondays – How You Can Be a Drug Prevention Parent

On Monday, May June 21, Deputy First Class C. Tyus, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Lt. Allan Kolak, Cape Coral Police Department, and Deborah Comella, executive director, The Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida talked about the insight of what’s happening with children from school resource officers (SRO), as well as tips for parents on keeping their children safe.   VIEW SEGMENT   Notes from the Playground: Vaping  Lt. Allan Kolak: Children middle school and higher are using vape pens and e-cigarettes, including vape pens with [...]

Mental Health Mondays – Maternal Mental Health: Postpartum Depression and More

On Monday, May 3, Tara Kellogg of Chrysalis Health and Shannon Wisely, Fort Myers licensed mental health counselor, discussed maternal mental health “When Motherhood Hurts” at the beginning of maternal mental health awareness week. What is Maternal Mental Health? It is a newer term that has been created to replace the more well-known, but outdated term “postpartum depression,” which is not exactly accurate. We [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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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