The Gifted Child: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Mental Health Post COVID 19

Gifted children are likely to negotiate the world around them in different ways than their same-age peers. The recent pandemic and the rising mental health concerns of young people has changed the landscape, revealing an increasing need for teachers, parents and other caregivers to better understand and respond to the mental health concerns of children and adolescents.

Ms Kristy Arditti and Ms Amanda Davey of Quest Academy will discuss the unique experience of gifted children, how they view themselves and the world around them, identifying their need for specialized tools and support. We will discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s academic and social emotional development, as well as the current mental health challenges our youth face. Parents will learn tools and strategies for working with and responding to the emergent needs of our youth.