Center for Healthy Living Events

Fostering Mental Well-Being: Strengthening Support Systems at Home, School, and Beyond

Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed across the United States. Mental well-being is fundamental for individuals, families, and communities to thrive. As we navigate different life stages, the ways we manage maintaining positive mental well-being changes, requiring us to actively engage and adapt to our needs and those of society.

In this webinar, hosted by UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin, you will hear from Dr. Roshni Koli, Chief Medical Officer with Meadows Mental Health Institute, and Michelle Rawcliffe, MPH, Curriculum & Content Manager with CATCH Global Foundation. Through their expert lens, they will explore evidence-based practices that foster health and well-being for parents, families, and educators, supporting a conducive school environment, coordinated strategies that elevate mental health awareness in communities, and professional development opportunities available for educators.

Speakers:
Roshni Koli, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Meadows Mental Health Institute
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin

Michelle Rawcliffe, MPH
Curriculum & Content Manager
CATCH Global Foundation

Moderator:
Abby Rose
Director of Implementation & Engagement
CATCH Global Foundation

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Active Travel, Active Lives: A Public Health Perspective on School Commutes for Children

Active commuting to school, like walking or biking, can play a role in increasing physical activity among children and adolescents. In celebration of this year's National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, this webinar will share findings on factors associated with travel mode choices among children in the U.S. and discuss how these insights can inform public health programs and initiatives to promote active commuting for children.

Speakers:

Christopher Pfledderer, PhD
Assistant Professor in Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences
Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin

Yuzi Zhang, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin

Moderator:

Ethan Hunt, PhD
Assistant Professor in Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences
Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin

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2025 TCHMB Summit

Join us for the 2025 TCHMB Summit on June 16-17, 2025, in Austin, Texas, for engaging sessions and networking opportunities focused on perinatal health and safety. Check out our event page for more information!

At the 2025 TCHMB Summit, attendees will have the opportunity to network with exhibitors and other attendees who share a passion for mental health advocacy and innovation. Specific sessions include:

• Advancing Care Together: State PQC Initiatives in Action
• Improving Women’s Health Outcomes by Understanding Past Life Experiences
• Nourishing Futures: Food as Medicine in Quality Improvement Practice into Standard of Care

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