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The Rest of Us is a narrative feature film about student resilience in the face of a mental health crisis on a college campus. Set against the backdrop of 9/11, the film captures the tectonic shifts that have occurred since 2001 and how they have impacted youth mental health. This three-part webinar series uses the film as the basis for sparking important conversations about addressing inequity in mental health, encouraging connectivity, and raising awareness about suicide prevention, with a particular focus on the needs of students of color.
Part 1: Resilience and Self-Care
Explores how resilience and self-care have a positive effect on mental and physical well-being.
Presenters:
Michael A. Lindsey, MSW, PhD
Executive Director of NYU’s McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research; Martin Silver Professor of Poverty Studies, NYU Silver School of Social Work
Linda G. Mills, JD, LCSW, PhD
Director of The Rest of Us; Lisa Ellen Goldberg Professor, Executive Director of NYU’s Center on Violence and Recovery
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Part 2: Combating Loneliness
Examines how loneliness and social isolation are growing issues with serious health concerns, and review strategies for addressing these challenges.
Presenters:
Linda G. Mills, JD, LCSW, PhD
Director of The Rest of Us; Lisa Ellen Goldberg Professor, Executive Director of NYU’s Center on Violence and Recovery
Luis Ramirez, LCSW
NYU Associate Director of Clinical Services
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Part 3: Communication and Technology, Then and Now
Discusses using technology as a vital tool for providing mental health support.
Presenters:
Karen Fortuna, LICSW, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Dartmouth College
Linda G. Mills, JD, LCSW, PhD
Director of The Rest of Us; Lisa Ellen Goldberg Professor, Executive Director of NYU’s Center on Violence and Recovery
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Audience:
Middle school - college age students, parents, educators, administrators, faculty, behavioral health providers