Date: Saturday, August 9

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:10 PM

Session 038: Community Approaches to Mental Health: Educators, Policy-Makers and Social Identities
Room: Indiana Room

Sponsors: Disability, Mental Wellness, and Social Justice
Educational Problems

Organizers: Douglas J. Engelman, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Lily Ivanova, University of British Columbia
Melinda Leigh Maconi, Moffitt Cancer Center

Presider: Lily Ivanova, University of British Columbia

Discussant: Melinda Leigh Maconi, Moffitt Cancer Center

Description: 

How do communities, experts and researchers come together to understand, support and frame community mental health and wellbeing challenges? This session will explore the innovative ways communities are collaborating to solve complex community health challenges, including schools navigating safety in a climate of school shootings, educational institutions supporting students with disabilities and across socio-economic barriers, and academics and activists resisting social framings of health. Papers will share insights about best practices, successful partnerships, and ongoing barriers to holistic solutions.

Papers:

“Community-based Approaches to Increase Safety and Socio-Emotional Resilience in K-12 Settings: A Courageous Conversation,” Angie P. Mejia, Research in Action, Camila Bagley, University of Illinois Chicago, Noah Shore, Cradle 2 Career, Paul Sambanis, Casey Callas, Emily Bouchie and Hugh McCorkle, University of Illinois Chicago

“The Impact of Active Shooter Drills on Student Health and Wellbeing,” Anthony A. Peguero, Arizona State University

“Disability and Visibility: Perceptions of Disability Accommodations among Students at Southeastern Louisiana University and its Efficacy,” Leah R. Peevy, Southeastern Louisiana University

“Digital Dreams and Dilemmas: Perspectives from Students and Teachers,” Upali Bhattacharya, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

“Insurgent Sociology against the Scientific Appeal,” Marquisele Mercedes, Brown University and Monica Kriete, Fatty MPH, LLC

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