05 Aug, 2024
Fields of Joy is proud to announce the Second Youth Mental Health Summit, following the resounding success of its first edition. This annual summit has become a fundamental pillar in our mission to promote the emotional well-being of Puerto Rican children and youth. With a renewed and dynamic approach, we will continue to provide a space for learning, collaboration, and action, reaffirming our commitment to being a transformative force in youth mental health.
On October 16, 2024, Vivo Beach Club will witness a transformative and hope-filled event: the Second Youth Mental Health Summit hosted by Fields of Joy.
This all day event aims to promote and enhance the emotional well-being of our children and teens, providing a space for education, collaboration and action around youth mental health.
A problem that requires URGENT attention
In Puerto Rico, it is estimated that 1 in 5 children and teens between the ages of 3 and 17 suffers from some type of mental health disorder, whether emotional, developmental or behavioral.
However, about only 20% receive the necessary treatment from a mental health provider.
This alarming figure underscores the need for initiatives like the summit, spaces that seek to raise awareness and offer practical solutions.
Why a summit?
The summit is vital to raise awareness about the deterioration in the mental health of our young people and to promote action. This event seeks to connect private companies, community groups, non for profit organizations, government entities and educational institutions, by promoting intersectoral alliances through a collaborative approach.
The Youth Mental Health Summit has been designed as a comprehensive one-day event, aimed at addressing the challenges and solutions in the field of mental health of Puerto Ricos’ children and youth population. The event will include plenary sessions, concurrent workshops, networking opportunities and an exhibition space where attendees can display relevant services. The sessions will be organized in three separate tracks aimed at parents, mental health providers and professionals, and educators and community leaders, allowing for a deep and personalized immersion in the most impactful topics.
Audience and participants
This event is aimed at everyone who wants to foster and promote the mental health of our children and youth, including educators, scholars, students, parents, caregivers, mental health service providers, hospital service providers, mental health benefits administrators, counselors, social workers, community leaders, and more. With more than 500 participants expected, the summit will be a critical space for connection, learning, and advancement in the understanding and treatment of youth mental health.
Agenda 2024 Topics
The summit will address a variety of key topics, including:
Join us, be part of the change
The mental health of our children and adolescents is everyone’s responsibility. This summit is an opportunity to be pioneers in the way we address the issue of mental health in Puerto Rico, inviting reflection and action. We invite you to join us on October 16, 2024, at Vivo Beach Club. Together, we can create a healthier, more resilient future for our children and youth population.
See you at the Summit!
