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Maine Student Council State Conference
May 18, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

“Becoming the Leaders of the Future: Preserving Our Mental Health for A Better Tomorrow”
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Virtual – Zoom
** REGISTRATION FEE: NO CHARGE **
A G E N D A
9:00 – 9:10 a.m. ~ Welcome
9:10 – 9:40 a.m. ~ “You Are Not Alone: Facing the Future Together” with Keynote Speaker: Kristel Thyrring, NAMI, Maine’s Youth Programs Director
9:40 – 9:50 a.m. ~ Break
9:50 – 10:15 a.m. ~ Workshop Options #1
10:20 – 10:45 a.m. ~ Workshop Options #2
10:50 – 11:00 a.m. ~ Break
11:00 – 11:15 a.m. ~ Candidate Speeches
11:15 – 11:25 a.m. ~ Student Council Discussions and Vote
11:25 – 11:45 a.m. ~ Gallery Walk
11:45 a.m. ~ Wrap Up
About the Program: Self-care is not a luxury; self-care is a vital component to our mental health and wellbeing. As leaders among your peers, you have the responsibility to lead by example and prioritize taking care of your own mental health as well as supporting a help-seeking culture. Reducing the stigma of discussing mental health and having honest conversations with each other can positively impact every one of us. We will discuss what role mental health plays in our wellbeing and how to be a connector to help by noticing changes in our peers.

Autobiography from the Keynote Speaker:
Kristel Thyrring, NAMI Maine’s Youth Programs Director, is committed to the support, education, and advocacy of Maine’s youth. With a degree in Social Science, maintaining a license in social work, and a professional history in child welfare, Thyrring comes to us ready to discuss the mental wellness, resources, and why we need to know more. Thyrring has a passion for bettering the lives of Maine’s young people and helping them successfully transition to adulthood.