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Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative

Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative. Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative. Task Force Overview………….………….. Cynthia Goodwin, YFS Director Task Force Findings………………………………….. Sherry Burke, Facilitator Next Steps…………………………………. Sherry Burke & Cynthia Goodwin. Task Force Report

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Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative

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  1. Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative

  2. Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative Task Force Overview………….…………..Cynthia Goodwin, YFS Director Task Force Findings…………………………………..Sherry Burke, Facilitator Next Steps………………………………….Sherry Burke & Cynthia Goodwin Task Force Report October 16, 2014 H Y I

  3. Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative Task Force Overview • History and Purpose of Healthy Youth Initiative and Task Force • Data: 2012 Healthy Youth Survey, 2013 40 Developmental Assets Survey, 2013 Social Norms Survey, 2006 Dr. SuniyaLutharSurvey of Affluent Communities*, Natural Helpers Surveys, 2014 School Discipline Data, 2014 Police Arrest Data, 2014 Focus Group Data, 2012-2014 Comparative Data (North Seattle, Sammamish, Issaquah). • Goal: identify root causes and local conditions contributing to social/emotional risk factors specific to Mercer Island youth. *Dr. SuniyaLuthar, Columbia University, published researcher of risk factors specific to youth from affluent communities studied Mercer Island in 2006.

  4. Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative Task Force Members Local Champion: Danette Swanson Glassy, MD, FAAP, Mercer Island Pediatrics for over 24 years, has an extensive national resume in the area of children’s health and well-being; Co-editor of Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards: Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Task force members: Epidemiology: Brian Johnston, MD, MPH, Chief of Pediatrics, Harborview Medical Center; University of Washington. Addiction/Eating Disorders: Jackie Leibsohn, Ph.D., specializes in chemical dependency, eating disorders, and relationship issues. Child and Young Adult Psychologist: Lisa Zaidi, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologistwith more than 30 years of experience working with adolescents, children, and adults. Education:  Damon Wyatt, M.A., Mercer Island School District, a school counselor for 9 years with extensive experience in both middle and high school environments. Education: Lindsay Myatich, Ph.D., Director of Special Education at Mercer Island School District. Prevention Profession: Inga Manskoff, Seattle Children’s Hospital Division of Adolescent Medicine managing a Drug Free Communities program for NE Seattle. Parent Education Consultant : Cubba Reese, MSW, clinical social worker and Parent Education Consultant with over 30 years experience working with families, children, and adolescents. Community Health and Social Change: Ward Urion, LifeWireSocial Change Manager, has worked extensively in human services strategic planning and in mental health program coordination.

  5. Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative Eight Indicators of Thriving Youth Youth: • Experience school success • Exhibit leadership • Help others informally • Resist danger • Value diversity • Control impulsive behavior • Maintain good personal health • Overcome adversity

  6. Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative Root Causes/Local Conditions Family Functioning Lack of appropriate limits, monitoring and over-protection from consequences. Help-Seeking Stigma "There is an underlying belief in these communities that if it looks good, it must be OK." ~Dr. Luthar Parents do not follow through with referrals for help with their children Definition of “success” Parenting, educating, and recreating to the test. Activities and goals over focus on financial and social status measures (resume building). “Work hard, play hard” Attitude Belief that “success” justifies risk behaviors (i.e. binge drinking). When teens achieve academically, socially or are headed to a good school, parents/adults look the other way. Institutionalization and internalization Islanders, schools, community organizations and clubs all contribute to external focus on success to the detriment of social / emotional development and maturation.

  7. Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative Risks Often Hidden on MI • I’m twice as likely to drink in 9th grade than in 8th • I thought about suicide twice last year • 1:5 of my friends rode in a car with a drinking driver last month • 30% of my friends who tried marijuana got it from a “dispensary” • I average 6 hours of sleep each night keeping up with homework and sports • Most of my friends don’t see a great risk in using other people’s prescription drugs to help study • 1:3 of my friend will be a victim of abuse from a dating partner • If I don’t get into a good school, I don’t know what I’ll do

  8. Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative Next Steps • Research communities dealing with same issues (Challenge Success, Race to Nowhere) • Professional prevention staff create a draft HYI Action Plan • Engage stakeholders and refine action plan with stated 1/3/5 year goals

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