01Jan By Alex Panton Foundation0All News, Community Alex Panton Foundation Youth Mental Health Symposium On Saturday, February 10th 2018, The Alex Panton Foundation launched with the very first Youth Mental Health Symposium. The symposium featured several speakers from various perspectives on mental illness in Cayman’s youth and young adults, including persons living with the illness, parents, counsellors and mental health service providers showcasing various forms of treatment. Presentations from the symposium can be found below: Youth mental health overview 2018 Dr Marc Lockhart | Chairman, Cayman Islands Mental Health Commission Strengthening your faith to overcome depression J. Emerald | Recording Artist/ Motivational Speaker First response to metal health Shannon Seymour | Director, The Wellness Centre How unidentified/ unsupported learning disabilities can lead to anxiety & depression Carole Baker | Support for Learning Coordinator, Cayman Prep & High School Supporting a loved one dealing with mental illness (Video) Charmaine McGowan | Parent of child with mental illness Leading a fulfilling life with mental illness Abby Hydes | Mental Illness Convalescent What do we know about our youth in the Cayman Islands Dr Erica Lam | Clinical Psychologist, The Wellness Centre Hidden [Film] The short film “Hidden” has been created to build awareness around mental illness by highlighting how those suffering can be misunderstood and left with the feeling of being alone.