Supporting Youth Mental Health with Practical, Engaging Tools

Across schools, counseling offices, and community programs, professionals are facing an urgent challenge: how do we effectively engage and motivate youth who are struggling with mental health concerns, trauma, and overwhelming life challenges? Join us for a panel discussion with expert counselors and mental health professionals who will share practical strategies and insights for reaching the hardest-to-reach youth. Drawing from real-world experiences, they’ll highlight ways to build trust, foster resilience, and motivate students who may feel shut down or hopeless.This session will spotlight how tools like the WhyTry Program—widely used by educators, counselors, social workers, and therapists—can be adapted for mental health counseling and therapy settings. While you’ll learn about the WhyTry approach, the focus will be on practical takeaways you can immediately apply in your own work.