Health & Wellness
The APSF has hosted free health and wellness-oriented webinars featuring local and regional experts in the areas of student organization and motivation, stress and anxiety, and self-harm and suicidality. Check back here often as new webinars will continue to be brought to you at no cost.
Upcoming Webinars
Past Webinars (click through for recordings)
Addiction to technology is real and is considered by experts to be a driver of the mental health crisis we see impacting youth today.
It’s hard to know how your child is impacted by a traumatic event in our nation or community unless you talk to them. But what’s the best way to start the conversation? Laura Politte, MD, a psychiatrist with WakeMed Mental Health & Well-Being helps parents navigate those difficult conversations with children of all ages. Join us for this FREE webinar for parents and caregivers. Affiliation with Apex-area schools is not required, webinar is open to all. Spanish translation will be provided.
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Join WakeMed’s Manager of Behavioral Health and Director of Spiritual Care Services for a conversation to promote understanding of mental health, self-harm and suicide prevention. Dr. Jessica Tomasula and Rev. Jeremy Gilmore will provide accurate and helpful information for parents and care givers.
Transitioning back to school in a time of physical distancing and masks is hard. It can be stressful and anxiety provoking for students and parents alike. With schools opening up for in-person learning again, it is increasingly important for parents and guardians to be attuned to their child’s mental health and wellness. Parents and guardians can help children by planning the transition, making strong connections, and re-establishing routines. With the right support and access to local resources, children can adjust, make new friends, learn new things, and thrive socially and emotionally. Dr. Laura Politte will discuss the broad impact of COVID-19 on mental health, how to recognize the signs of anxiety, and share strategies parents can easily use to support their children’s mental health as they transition back to school.
It’s hard to know how your child is impacted by a traumatic event in our nation or community unless you talk to them. But what’s the best way to start the conversation? Laura Politte, MD, a psychiatrist with WakeMed Mental Health & Well-Being helps parents navigate those difficult conversations with children of all ages. Join us for this FREE webinar for parents and caregivers. Affiliation with Apex-area schools is not required, webinar is open to all.