Mrs. Sheree Ralston, wife of David Ralston, Speaker of the House, Georgia House of Representatives, delivered passionate remarks regarding the importance of children’s mental health.
A panel discussion on children with complex mental health needs included, from left to right:
- Grant Thomas, Director of Health Strategy and Coordination, Office of the Governor
- Candice Broce, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Human Services, and Director, Division of Family & Children’s Service
- Ken Fasola, Executive Vice President, Health Care Enterprises, Centene
The morning plenary session, “Elevating the voices of children, young people and their families,” included panelists, from left to right:
- Shakayla Earl and Angela Bell, Youth Advocates, Georgia EmpowerMEnt
- Terri Matthews, CEO, Jaden’s Voice and parent of a child with Autism
- Lee Woodall, former NFL player and parent of a child with Autism
- Lisa Pace, Director of Operations, Georgia Parent Support Network
Magellan Cares Foundation recognized two organizations with grant awards: The Carter Center’s Mental Health Program and The Multi-Agency Alliance for Children (MAAC). Following this, The Carter Center and MAAC donated to five Georgia programs that support mental health initiatives. Pictured from left to right:
- Brian Coyne, former Vice President for Federal Government Affairs, Magellan Health
- Caroline Carney, MD, President of Magellan Behavioral Health
- Eve Byrd, Director of the Mental Health Program, The Carter Center
- Diane Marciano, Vice President for Business Development, Magellan Healthcare
- Sheree and David Ralston
- Ken Fasola
Magellan staff welcome guests to the Children’s Mental Health Summit at The Carter Center.
Ken Fasola and Lindsey Swartzberg, Regional Vice President for Government Affairs, Magellan Health, welcome Grant Thomas to The Carter Center.
Guests of the Children’s Mental Health Summit had opportunities to visit community organizations in the Ivan Allen III Pavilion at The Carter Center. Community organizations included: Families First, Georgia Appleseed, Georgia Association of Community Service Boards, Georgia Parent Support Network, Unite Us, and Voices for Georgia’s Children.
Ken Fasola delivered the opening keynote address, “A nation’s youth hurts: Magellan responds.”
Ken Fasola explained the purpose of the conference by sharing recent statistics regarding children’s mental health.
Guests applaud the “Discussion on children with complex mental health needs” that featured Candice Broce, Grant Thomas and Ken Fasola.
Caroline Carney delivers a keynote address, “How the pandemic has shaped children’s mental health.”
During Dr. Carney’s keynote address, guests at the Children’s Mental Health Summit participated in an interactive discussion within the Cecil B. Day Chapel at The Carter Center.
Dr. Carney’s keynote address included discussion about youth suicide ideation.
Barbara Dunn, Senior Director for Children’s Healthcare, Magellan Healthcare, moderated a plenary discussion, “Elevating the voices of children, young people and their families,” to include panelists, pictured left to right: Shakayla Earl, Angela Bell, Terri Matthews, Lee Woodall and Lisa Pace
Guests of the Children’s Mental Health Summit enjoyed a full buffet lunch courtesy of Proof of the Pudding.
Guests of the Children’s Mental Health Summit enjoyed an afternoon snack courtesy of Proof of the Pudding.
The Carter Center’s Mental Health Program recognized five Georgia programs as recipients of donations to support mental health initiatives. Two of the Georgia program recipients are greeted by Eve Byrd; Sarah Bess Hudson, Initiatives Director, The Multi-Agency Alliance for Children, holds their certificate.
Ann DiGirolamo, Ph.D., M.P.H., Director of Behavioral Health, Georgia Health Policy Center, delivers a keynote address, “Post-traumatic growth: Supporting the emotional wellbeing of children, families and providers.”
Ann DiGirolamo’s keynote address included discussion about resiliency in families, and children in particular.
Dr. Carney moderated a plenary discussion, “Next steps – Georgia community organizations partnering to implement mental health initiatives for children and young adults,” to include panelists, pictured left to right:
- Heather Rowles, Executive Director, The Multi-Agency Alliance for Children
- Belisa Urbina, Executive Director, Ser Familia
- Erica Fener Sitkoff, Executive Director, Voices for Georgia’s Children
- Todd Jones, Georgia House of Representatives, District 25