Date & Time
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Session Type
Panel
Name
Where It All Connects: Substance Use, Mental Health, and a Comprehensive Safety Approach
Description
School safety doesn’t exist in silos. This conversation will examine how drug trends, student mental health, and behavioral warning signs fit into a unified prevention strategy. Panelists will discuss how schools can move from reactive responses to coordinated systems that strengthen student well-being and overall safety.
Speakers
Dr. Melissa Reeves - National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Michele Gay - Safe and Sound Schools
Michele Gay - Safe and Sound Schools
