Professor and Associate Dean for Research University of South Florida Tampa, Florida, United States
This session focuses on the role of mental health from a wellness and prevention approach. Issues to be addressed include the role of mental health in establishing and sustaining belongingness among gifted and talented youth, and the importance of well-being for special populations of the gifted, including twice/thrice exceptional learners and minoritized boys.
Learning Objectives:
Identify signs of academic stress
Identify strategies to promote engagement and belonging
Identify strategies to promote effective coping for a variety of gifted populations
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