Wellity Education is hosting a unique speaking engagement with Dr. Amy Acton at the Columbus School for Girls.
Dr. Acton will share key findings from the 2023 Surgeon General’s Advisory: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation and the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community. If we continue on our current trajectory, this generation may be the first in recent history to live shorter, less-healthy lives than their parents. Over 2 decades of science has revealed a root cause underlying our increasing diseases of despair, decreasing life expectancy, and growing social isolation. Yet if we chose to act now, it is well within our reach to change our trajectory and chart a new course.
With the support of Wellity Education, attendees can begin to create their own roadmap for how they can make a difference, in their own health, as well as children's wellbeing. Attendees will receive strategies to help K-12 students create connections, and strengthen belonging inside and outside the classroom.
About Dr. Amy Acton: Amy Acton, MD, MPH, is a physician and community leader who has spent over 35 years pursuing her passion for public health and wellness. A physician in Preventive Medicine and Global Public Health, Dr. Acton will share lessons learned over her 35-year career promoting health and well-being.
Schedule:
9:15 AM - Check in opens
10 AM - Welcome from Wellity
10:15 AM - Address from Dr. Amy Acton
10:45 AM - Group Loving-Kindness Meditation
11:15 AM - 12PM - Small group discussion about how to build belonging in schools
What You Get:
- An exclusive talk from Dr. Amy Acton on the impact of isolation
- Resources from Wellity to foster connection and belonging for K-12 students
- Participate in a community-wide conversation about how we can strengthen our schools
Continuing Education:
Participants will receive a CE certificate after the conference for 2 hours to submit to school district or state licensing boards to determine acceptance for continuing education.
