Speaking
Dr. Koss has presented at the local, state and national level on a broad range of issues pertaining to children’s mental health. She is an effective public speaker able to engage audiences in a dynamic review of issues critical to child and adolescent development. She has experience presenting as a key note speaker in front of large audiences, serving as a panelist during interactive workshops, and speaking directly with small audiences facilitating group dialogue.
Topics include:
- ADHD and the impact on learning
- Anxiety
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Childhood and adolescent development
- Depression and teens
- Integrated collaborative care
- Managing disruptive behaviors
- Mental health advocacy
- Overcoming school refusal
- Psychiatric medication for chidren and youth
- Suicide and self-injury
- Substance use and the developing brain
Audiences include:
- Parents
- Educators, guidance counselors, school nurses and child study team professionals
- Mental health professionals, including social workers and pscyhologists
- Consumer advocacy groups such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Depression Bipolar Support Alliance
- Pediatricians and psychiatrists