8th Annual Youth Mental Health Symposium

At The Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Saturday 15 February 10:00am to 4:00pm

This year’s symposium will focus on ‘Building Bridges: Acceptance, Belonging, and the Power of Connection.’ A range of topics will be covered by students, parents, researchers, clinicians and policymakers. The Symposium hopes to create a safe space for important discussions and to connect youth and parents with local mental health experts.

Symposium Speakers

HE Jane Owen

Governor of the Cayman Islands

Hon. Juliana O’Connor- Connolly, MP

Premier, Minister for Health

Hailee Robinson

Deputy Chairperson, Alex Panton Foundation

Monique Anderson

School Counsellor, JGHS

Dr. Chantal Basson

Clinical Psychologist, HSA & Clinical & Educational Committee Lead, Alex Panton Foundation

Renée Ebanks

Programme Manager, Alex Panton Foundation

Dr. Laurence van Hanswijck de Jonge

Child Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology, Kids Ability

Emily Kelly

Executive Director, Alex Panton Foundation

Rhonda Kelly

Marketing Chair, Alex Panton Foundation

Dr. Erica Lam

Chartered Psychologist, Aspire

Dr. Marc Lockhart

Consultant Psychiatrist, BHAC & HSA

Charmaine Miller

Clinical Supervisor, Family Resource Centre

Raegan Rutty

Miss Universe Cayman Islands 2024

Dr. Stephanie Schirn

Counselling Psychologist, The Wellness Centre

Dr. Shari Smith

Clinical Psychologist, Life Options

Laila Shim

Research Analyst, National Drug Council

Shiiannte Sterling

Youth Ambassador

Leanni Tibbetts

CEO, P31 Agency

Lizzette Yearwood

Alternate Deputy Chair & Director, Alex Panton Foundation

Dr. Anand Yelne

Paediatrician & Neonatologist, Health City Cayman Islands

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