Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES hosted the 18th Annual Regional School-Based Mental Health Conference on Oct. 18 in the BOCES 2 Professional Development Center. Dozens of educators and mental health professionals from around New York State attended a variety of sessions focused on the digital world in which today’s youth are immersed.

The conference featured presentations by experts on the impact of social media on youth mental health, a community outreach specialist from the Federal Bureau of Investigation discussing online safety issues, a local therapist using video game metaphors to connect with kids/teens and representatives from Spreading Wellness Around Town, providing the young adult perspective related to social media.

The conference was collaboration between the Mental Health Department of Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES and Behavioral Health Services of Monroe One BOCES.