May 23rd, 2024 at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit

Doors open at 5p, the program will begin at 5:30pm.

All children deserve access to high quality, culturally relevant mental health care.  Join mental health advocates, family members, and community partners to attend a special screening of the film How We Heal, a 20-minute film developed by students to learn ways people can heal from mental health challenges and trauma.  The students who created this film spoke with therapists, pediatricians, a dancer, and an NFL player to discuss what healing is and ways one can heal when facing a difficult time.  How We Heal was named Best Children’s Media winner at the San Diego International Kids’ Film Festival!  Click here to see the trailer.

After the film screening, we will host a panel discussion with lived experts and youth voices to comment on the state of children’s mental health in Pennsylvania today and advocate for needed reforms.  Learn how you can advocate for reforms in your schools and communities.  Don’t miss this important event!

This event is FREE but registration is required.  Dinner will be provided and the event is family/kid friendly!  

Children First, a nonprofit organization improving the lives of Pennsylvania children through public policy, is working to expand mental health services for children and teens.