Young people are facing a mental health crisis. They are more likely than ever before to suffer from depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. GSUSA created the Mental Wellness Patch Programs to help girls learn to practice mental wellness just like they are encouraged to practice physical wellness. We will walk leaders through how to implement this patch program successfully with their troops and review the fun activities that are included.
Presenter
Kellie Brunner, MPH, MCHES
is a health promotion professional with experience in various health prevention areas. She is also a Master Certified Health Education Specialist and has designed drug abuse prevention program for at-risk girls through Girl Scouts of the Apalachee Bend, conducted dating violence prevention programs for high school students, developed and conducted HIV/AIDS prevention programs and continuing education programs for healthcare professionals, and is a recovering high school health teacher. Currently, Kellie is a Health Promotions Director for the American Lung Association