Newsmaker Breakfast: Early Childhood Mental Health in Utah

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute announces its next Newsmaker Breakfast, a monthly event highlighting important issues impacting Utah.

National research shows Utah is among a group of states with the highest prevalence of child and adolescent mental health disorders, and the highest prevalence of youth with untreated mental health needs. Early intervention is a key component to addressing these needs, which may be exacerbated as a result of COVID-19 and other various risk factors.

Join researchers, local experts, and health care professionals for a discussion on what is being done to address the important issue of early childhood mental health in Utah and how the state can help maximize health, opportunity, and public investment outcomes. The Gardner Institute will also release a report on Early Childhood Mental Health in Utah that provides a foundation for ongoing discussions about how to improve access to early childhood mental health services.

The event is co-sponsored by The Children's Center and will be moderated by Gardner Institute senior health care analyst Laura Summers. Media are invited to attend and ask questions.

Panelists:

- Rebecca Dutson, President and CEO, The Children's Center

- Jennifer Mitchell PhD, BCBA-D, Vice President for Clinical Strategy and Innovation, The Children's Center

- Doug Thomas LCSW, Director, Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health

- Katy Welkie RN, CEO, Primary Children's Medical Center and VP, Intermountain Children’s Health

Please RSVP via ZOOM Meetings as space is limited. A secure ZOOM meeting link and password will then be sent to those who register.