Latino children and youth experience higher rates of depression and anxiety symptoms, and report more adverse experiences during childhood. However, access to behavioral health services is limited by a number of factors, and many who receive services receive them through schools. Thus, schools have become important and unique settings to address mental health symptoms. To attend to the particular needs of Latino students, school-based interventions that are evidence-based, practice-informed and culturally responsive are recommended.
This webinar will identify prevalence rates of mental health disorders and symptoms, including co-occurring disorders among Latino children and youth. The presenter will discuss evidence-based, practice-informed, and culturally responsive strategies to address mental health issues among Latino students.
SPEAKER
Kristin Scardamalia, PhD
Dr. Scardamalia is an Assistant Professor and Director of School and Clinical training at the University of Delaware in the School Psychology program. She has worked with students and families for more than 20 years in Texas, Maryland, and Delaware and has supported students in both traditional school settings as well as juvenile justice settings. Her work addresses the intersection of mental health, education, and juvenile justice and improving the educational environment for all students as well as reducing exclusionary discipline practices. Dr. Scardamalia has a special interest in working with underserved populations to ensure that every student has their individual needs met so they may be successful in school and life.