Intl Forum on Sustainable Development of Youth & Children’s Mental Health

An event co-organized by SVIDEA and SVSEI.
We are excited to announce the Intl Forum on Sustainable Development of Youth & Children’s Mental Health. This event will bring together experts, professionals, and stakeholders to discuss and explore critical topics related to the mental health and well-being of youth and children.

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Complete Forum Agenda Link:
https://tinyurl.com/4u5u25wy

Forum Agenda:

Registration and Morning Tea
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Participants will register at designated registration counters and collect conference materials. Morning tea will be provided during this time for informal networking and socializing.
Opening Ceremony
Time: 9:30 AM – 9:40 AM
The host will give opening remarks, outlining the purpose and objectives of the conference, and provide a brief overview of the agenda.
Theme Speech Session (1)
Time: 9:40 AM – 11:00 AM
Speaker: Reed Letsinger, PhD, LMFT
Title: Board member of MRI
Topic: A Brief History of the Mental Research Institute: Background, Contributions and Influences
Duration: 20 minutes
Speaker: Eric Greenleaf, Psychologist, PhD
Title: Director of the Institute of Milton H Erickson of Bay Area
Topic: Unconscious mind processes organize healthy mind-body, interpersonal relations, and new learning.
Duration: 30 minutes
Speaker: Terry Soo-Hoo, PhD, ABPP
Title: Professor at California State University of East Bay, Former clinical director at MRI
Topic: Using a Strength Based Culturally Informed Strategic Therapy Approach to Work with Diverse Families
Duration: 30 minutes
Tea Break
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
A brief break will be provided, offering tea and refreshments for networking opportunities.
Theme Speech Session (2)
Time: 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Xu
Title: Founder, California Science and Technology University
Topic: Raising Successful Kids in the AI Age
Duration: 30 minutes
Panel, Audience Q&A
Time: 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Open discussion on conference topics with audience questions and answers.
Lunch
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch box will be provided, offering a variety of meal options for attendees.
Theme Speech Session (2)
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Speaker: Sophie Suberville, MS
Title: Executive Director of MRI
Topic: Preserving, protecting and defending the humanity of our children and teenagers in the age of the internet and social media
Duration: 20 minutes
Speaker: Michele Ritterman, PhD
Title: US psychologist
Topic: Raising Healthy Children In This Fast-changing World: A Focus on Family and Social Systems
Duration: 30 minutes
Speaker: Edita Ruzgyte, PhD
Title: Edita Ruzgyte, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S, AASECT
Clinical Professor, Graduate Counseling Program
Southern Methodist University
Topic: Empowering Youth: Redefining ‘The Talk’ through the Prism of Shared Values, Honesty, and Mutual Pleasure.
Duration: 30 minutes
Speaker: Angela Zhe Wu, MS, LMFT
Title: MRI Training coordinator & faculty; MHEBA training faculty and supervisor
Topic: Love always wins
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker: Ms. Bei Xu
Title: The Founder of the Meaning Life International Family Health Foundation
Topic: Integrating Cultural Wisdom: The Practice of Family Therapy in China
Duration: 15 minutes
Tea Break
Time: 2:50 PM – 3:00 PM
Another tea break will be provided to prepare for the next session.
Theme Speech Session (3):
Time: 3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Speaker: Technology Investment Guest 1 (TBD)
Topic: To be determined
Duration: 10 minutes
Speaker: Technology Investment Guest 2 (TBD)
Topic: To be determined
Duration: 10 minutes
Panel, Audience Q&A
Time: 3:20 PM – 4:00 PM
Closing Address and Action Item Summary
Time: 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Networking and Group Photo
Time: 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Forum Adjournment and Informal Networking
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Connect X 2024 Agenda
Dinner Date: July 20, 2024
Specific Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dinner Venue: JJ Lake Business Center
Address: 340 E Middlefield Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043
Detailed Connect X 2024 Agenda:
Reception and Welcome (50 minutes)
Time: 5:00 PM – 5:50 PM
Opening Address (10 minutes)
Time: 5:50 PM – 6:00 PM
Fireside Chat 1: The Rise of Asian American Leadership. The relationship between education and child psychology (20 minutes)
Time: 6:00 PM – 6:20 PM
Fireside Chat 2: Dialogue on Technology, Investment and Psychology (20 minutes)
Time: 6:20 PM – 6:40 PM
Guest Introductions and Interaction Session (20 minutes)
Time: 6:40 PM – 7:00 PM
Dinner and Networking (50 minutes)
Time: 7:00 PM – 7:50 PM
Closing Remarks and Networking (10 minutes)
Time: 7:50 PM – 8:00 PM