Too Blessed To Be Stressed: Mental Health & Spirituality

LEAD's customized workshop with explore the relationship between religion and spirituality and mental health. Spirituality will be discussed as both a risk and protective factor for adolescent mental health. Moreover, we will discuss how summer camp is an opportunity to explore spirituality and religion in a safe and welcoming environment that builds resilience and fosters coping skills in campers and staff. Participants will walk away with additional resources and a self-care toolkit to use in a summer camp environment.

Presented by Kyrah Altman

Kyrah Altman became the President and CEO of Let's Empower, Advocate and Do, Inc. (LEAD) at age 19. For over ten years, Kyrah has worked to alleviate untreated mental illness in adolescents across the United States. LEAD provides proactive mental health training and curriculum to schools, camps, and youth-serving organizations to build community resilience and promote adolescent wellbeing. In 2017, LEAD made a splash in the camp world by debuting, "Camp Mental Health Certification" to thousands of camp counselors and staff across the country - the nation's first early intervention course tailored to a summer camp environment. Since 2012, Kyrah has received numerous awards including the “Changemaker of the Year” and “Community Hero” award. Kyrah also serves as the nation’s youngest Camp Mental Health and Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor, keynote speaker and expert panelist for her organization, as well as a coach and mentor for MindSetGo.