Youth in Mind: Youth Inspiring Leadership and Advocacy in Mental Health
Youth In Mind, with support from the Zellerbach Family Foundation, will run it's fourth annual Youth Leadership Academy at Asilomar Conference Grounds, concurrently with the CMHACY Conference. It will start at 1:30 on Tuesday, May 6 and running through lunch, Friday, May 9.
Youth in Mind is a statewide organization made up of young people affected by the mental health system seeking to promote positive change through leadership and advocacy within the field of mental health. Youth in Mind members participate in all levels of system change including member leadership skills summits, mental health conferences, and local advocacy opportunities.
Our Mission - Youth in Mind strives to improve the lives of youth impacted by the mental health system through education, advocacy and collaboration.
Agenda of the Youth Leadership Academy
Tuesday May 6th
1:00 Registration
1:30 Welcome, Opening
2:00 Introductory Exercise: My Life Story
3:00 Youth In Mind 2008: History, Leaders and Current Activities
3:45 Creative Movement Work
7:00 Privacy MATTERS: Overcoming Mental Health Stigma and Shame
8:30 Group Bon Fire under the stars!
Wednesday May 7th
9:15 Good Morning, Agenda Review, Group Drumming
10:00 Understanding (our) Mental Health: Collaborating with Clinicians
11:30 Small Group Discussions
1:30 Attend CMHACY Opening and Youth Plenary
5:00 Reactions, debrief & discussion
7:00 Pajama Party: Board games/Homework/Art Night
Thursday May 8th
9:00 Good Morning, Agenda Review, Energizers
9:15 Youth Advocacy Workshop 101
10:30 Youth Advocacy Workshop 102
1:00 Youth Advocacy Workshop 103
2:00 Workshop Preparation or Group Nature Walk
3:00 Youth In Mind workshop
4:30 Next Steps and future activities
7:00 Evaluation & Appreciations and Celebration
8:00 Talent Show
Friday May 9th 2008
9:00 Attend CMHACY conference closing
11:00 Pack & depart!
Youth In Mind is now accepting applications for our annual leadership academy. For an application or more information please contact Nicole Demedenko. Nicole.youthinmind@yahoo.com (916) 217-7227.
All Participants must also register for the CMHACY Conference