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Saturday February 8, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
This engaging keynote addresses the critical importance of mental health in schools, providing a dynamic and creative approach to fostering emotional well-being among students, educators, and communities. Through a blend of powerful storytelling, short edutainment films, and interactive conversations, participants will explore essential mental health topics such as depression, anxiety, suicide awareness, body image struggles, and overcoming PTSD.
The session focuses on breaking the silence surrounding mental health by dismantling stigma and empowering individuals to prioritize psychological safety in school environments. Participants will gain practical tools for creating open, supportive cultures, along with strategies for effective communication, building resilience, and encouraging peer and staff engagement.
Key takeaways include:
- Understanding and addressing stigma in school settings.
- Empowering communities with actionable tools for supporting mental health.
- Enhancing communication skills and fostering meaningful connections.
- Developing sustainable plans for creating a culture of well-being in schools.
Whether you’re an educator, counselor, or student leader, this keynote will equip you to inspire change, promote mental health awareness, and build environments where everyone can thrive.
Presenter
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Brian Higgins

Executive & Creative Director, Mental Healthy F.i.T.
Brian Higgins is a creative imagineer and mental health advocate incorporating film, stand up comedy, visual arts and events to create community through creative communication. Using creative expression through film, comedy, art and storytelling to shine spotlights on our shadows... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Glen/ Cedar / Bryce
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