Presentations & Seminars - Advocate for Better Mental Health
Presentations and seminars are a powerful way to address the stigma associated with mental health issues and illnesses. Our topics raise awareness with factual information and help educate participants on how to help and support people with mental health problems.
Mental Health Topics for Children, Teens, Adults, & Professionals
Our presentations are created according to the goals of the organizer and adapted to be age-appropriate for participants. Here are some of our popular topics:
Presentation and Seminars for Schools, Teachers, and Parents
- Trauma in Early Childhood
- Behavioral Interventions that Support ADHD
- The Science Behind ADHD, OCD &. Anxiety
- Building Independence: Entering the Middle School Years
- Teens Starving for Emotional Intimacy – An Epidemic of Disconnect
- You Are Worth More Than Your Likes – Social Media and Teens
- Tainted Love: The Abuse No One Talks About (Educating re: Emotional Abuse)
- Vaping and Substance Abuse
- Technology/Social Media/Gaming
- Crisis of Perfectionism: What’s Happening to Our Teens?
- Pressing the Reset Button: Addressing Mental Health During Stressful Times
- Overwhelmed: Maintaining Balance and Connection in Our Busy Families (Overscheduling)
- What To Do When We Can’t Fix It – And Why We Shouldn’t (Avoiding Overparenting)
- Dealing With Difficult Parents
- Parenting in the Age of Technology
Presentation and Seminars for Organizations and Healthcare Professionals.
- Legal and Ethical Issues for Mental Health Providers
- Communication and Rapport: Building and Maintaining an Effective Workplace Environment
Request a Presentation or Seminar for Your School or Organization
West County Behavioral Health is available for onsite consultations. We will design a seminar for select subjects, topics, or issues you wish to highlight and educate participants on. The length of our presentations depends on your requirements. We are able to deliver a 60-minute talk all the way up to a half or full-day presentation.
Contact us to request a presentation topic or seminar at (314) 200-5131.
Become a Mental Health Advocate
In spite of recent progress in reducing the stigma associated with mental health issues, society still holds a negative perception of mental health disorders. People who live with a mental health condition still face great discrimination, prejudice, and stereotyping. The stigma makes them feel ashamed and afraid to get help from available mental health services. This is why it is vital that we have as many advocates as possible in our St. Louis community.
You can become an advocate for yourself and others by raising awareness around mental health. As more people learn about mental health, more people will know how to support themselves or someone else with their struggles with mental illness. It becomes easier for people to seek therapy and get diagnosed. Advocacy may also give people with mental health disorders the courage and resolve to practice self-care and continue getting treatment.
You can support and speak up on behalf of people living with mental health conditions in these ways:
- Get involved and use your voice on social media to speak about mental health topics.
- Participate or volunteer in mental health awareness events like Mental Health Awareness Month.
- Organize mental health awareness events in your school, organization, or with your local council.
Mental Health Advocacy Through Engaging Presentations and Seminars
West County Behavioral Health provides quality presentations and seminars for a wide range of audiences. Our team includes licensed therapists who are experienced speakers and qualified professionals. They are passionate about helping people living with mental illness to thrive and succeed in their lives.
Our mental health professionals have in-depth knowledge and can provide expert insight on a wide range of topics. They are able to create an open and comfortable setting to talk about difficult subjects like addiction, depression, and suicide with great sensitivity. Presentations and seminars typically cover information about symptoms, treatment, recovery, prevention, and intervention. We always make sure our presentations communicate the facts found in medical research and explain the psychology in a simple-to-understand manner.
If you are interested in engaging us for a presentation or seminar for your school, organization, or event, please contact us at (314) 200-5131.