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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 [...]

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 [...]

Mental Health Mondays – Changing Minds: The Benefits of Community Collaboration for SWFL Families

View Upcoming Sessions “Changing Minds: The Benefits of Community Collaboration for SWFL Families” On Monday, Jan. 11, Stacey Cook, President and CEO of SalusCare; Dr. Paul Simeone, Vice President and Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Lee Health; and Lauren Walker, program manager, population Health at Lee Health, discussed “Changing Minds: The Benefits of Community Collaboration for SWFL Families” and the necessity of community [...]

Mental Health Mondays – How Veterans can talk with kids about PTSD

View Upcoming Sessions “How Veterans can talk with kids about PTSD” On Monday, Dec. 7, Dr. Wes Sanders, pediatric psychologist for Home Base; Armando Hernandez, program director for Home Base Southwest Florida; and Dr. Paul Simeone, vice president and medical director of behavioral health at Lee Health discussed how Veterans can speak with children about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Below are some key takeaways [...]

Discovering undiagnosed issues, changing medications and schedules – How the Mental Health Navigator program helps children

By 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 get on the bus, resulting last year in having more than 30 unexcused late [...]

Kids’ Minds Matter Benefits from Superior Volunteer Leadership

Fundraising Pro and KMM Volunteer George Hamilton Earns Philanthropy Award  The Lee-Collier Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals honored George Hamilton as a distinguished volunteer at its National Philanthropy Day virtual event on Tuesday, November 17. A true example of a dedicated, generous community member, George truly embodies all that it means to be a distinguished volunteer. George is no stranger to winning [...]

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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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