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Hidden in Plain Sight

The Hidden Crisis Impacting Today’s Youth

Sunday, October 25, 2026
10 AM - 1 PM (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)

Light refreshments will be served

Address provided upon registration

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Hidden in Plain Sight

The Hidden Crisis Impacting Today’s Youth

Newsroom Photos (640x360) (32)

Sunday, October 25, 2026
10 AM - 1 PM (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)

Light refreshments will be served

Address provided upon registration

Hidden in Plain Sight

The Hidden Crisis Impacting Today’s Youth

Newsroom Photos (640x360) (32)

Sunday, October 25, 2026
10 AM - 1 PM (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)

Light refreshments will be served

Address provided upon registration

Join American Friends of ELEM, in partnership with the ELEM Florida Chapter, for an important and timely conversation on the growing mental health challenges facing today's youth. Across the United States, Israel, and around the world, young people are facing unprecedented pressures. Rising rates of anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional isolation, substance use, online exploitation, and the overwhelming influence of technology are reshaping adolescence in ways previous generations have never experienced. As these challenges continue to evolve, parents, educators, clinicians, and community leaders are asking an urgent question: How can we better protect, support, and empower the next generation?

For more than 40 years, ELEM has been on the front lines of youth intervention, supporting vulnerable and at-risk young people through innovative outreach, therapeutic services, crisis intervention, and long-term care. While ELEM's work is rooted in Israel, the realities facing today's youth transcend borders. The emotional struggles, digital pressures, and complex social challenges confronting adolescents are universal, making this conversation more relevant than ever.

This thought-provoking symposium will bring together leading experts in adolescent psychology, trauma, youth intervention, and mental health to explore the evolving landscape of today's youth. Together, they will discuss the impact of technology, trauma, family dynamics, social media, exploitation, substance use, and emotional well-being, while offering practical tools to recognize warning signs, strengthen resilience, foster healthy relationships, and support young people before they reach a point of crisis.

Guest Speakers

3

Roni Moskovich

Roni Moskovich is the Manager of ELEM's Hafuch Youth Center in Tzfat, where she leads therapeutic services for at-risk youth facing challenges including addiction, family conflict, school disengagement, and emotional crisis. A licensed social worker, she brings firsthand experience helping vulnerable adolescents build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with supportive communities.

1

Dr. Edan M. Alcalay, Psy.D.

Dr. Edan M. Alcalay is a clinical child psychologist specializing in adolescent mental health, trauma, anxiety, and the impact of the digital era on youth. He is an adjunct faculty member at Lynn University and a recognized speaker on child development, crisis intervention, and substance abuse prevention.

2

Randee Kogan

Randee Kogan is the founder of Kogan Counseling and a trauma therapist with extensive experience working with adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has dedicated her career to supporting survivors of trauma — including several survivors of Jeffrey Epstein — and to educating professionals on sexual violence, exploitation, and trauma-informed care.

Whether you are a parent, educator, clinician, youth professional, or concerned community member, you will leave with valuable insights, evidence-based strategies, and a deeper understanding of how we can work together to create safer, healthier environments where every young person feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

TICKET & SPONSORSHIP DETAILS

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Early bird sales end September 15.

Please make all checks payable to American Friends of ELEM and mail to:

American Friends of ELEM
35 Journal Square, Suite 531
Jersey City, NJ 07306

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Become a Sponsor

Early bird sales end September 15.

Join American Friends of ELEM, in partnership with the ELEM Florida Chapter, for an important and timely conversation on the growing mental health challenges facing today's youth. Across the United States, Israel, and around the world, young people are facing unprecedented pressures. Rising rates of anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional isolation, substance use, online exploitation, and the overwhelming influence of technology are reshaping adolescence in ways previous generations have never experienced. As these challenges continue to evolve, parents, educators, clinicians, and community leaders are asking an urgent question: How can we better protect, support, and empower the next generation?

For more than 40 years, ELEM has been on the front lines of youth intervention, supporting vulnerable and at-risk young people through innovative outreach, therapeutic services, crisis intervention, and long-term care. While ELEM's work is rooted in Israel, the realities facing today's youth transcend borders. The emotional struggles, digital pressures, and complex social challenges confronting adolescents are universal, making this conversation more relevant than ever.

This thought-provoking symposium will bring together leading experts in adolescent psychology, trauma, youth intervention, and mental health to explore the evolving landscape of today's youth. Together, they will discuss the impact of technology, trauma, family dynamics, social media, exploitation, substance use, and emotional well-being, while offering practical tools to recognize warning signs, strengthen resilience, foster healthy relationships, and support young people before they reach a point of crisis.

Guest Speakers

3

Roni Moskovich

Roni Moskovich is the Manager of ELEM's Hafuch Youth Center in Tzfat, where she leads therapeutic services for at-risk youth facing challenges including addiction, family conflict, school disengagement, and emotional crisis. A licensed social worker, she brings firsthand experience helping vulnerable adolescents build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with supportive communities.

1

Dr. Edan M. Alcalay, Psy.D.

Dr. Edan M. Alcalay is a clinical child psychologist specializing in adolescent mental health, trauma, anxiety, and the impact of the digital era on youth. He is an adjunct faculty member at Lynn University and a recognized speaker on child development, crisis intervention, and substance abuse prevention.

2

Randee Kogan

Randee Kogan is the founder of Kogan Counseling and a trauma therapist with extensive experience working with adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has dedicated her career to supporting survivors of trauma — including several survivors of Jeffrey Epstein — and to educating professionals on sexual violence, exploitation, and trauma-informed care.

Whether you are a parent, educator, clinician, youth professional, or concerned community member, you will leave with valuable insights, evidence-based strategies, and a deeper understanding of how we can work together to create safer, healthier environments where every young person feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Join American Friends of ELEM, in partnership with the ELEM Florida Chapter, for an important and timely conversation on the growing mental health challenges facing today's youth. Across the United States, Israel, and around the world, young people are facing unprecedented pressures. Rising rates of anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional isolation, substance use, online exploitation, and the overwhelming influence of technology are reshaping adolescence in ways previous generations have never experienced. As these challenges continue to evolve, parents, educators, clinicians, and community leaders are asking an urgent question: How can we better protect, support, and empower the next generation?

For more than 40 years, ELEM has been on the front lines of youth intervention, supporting vulnerable and at-risk young people through innovative outreach, therapeutic services, crisis intervention, and long-term care. While ELEM's work is rooted in Israel, the realities facing today's youth transcend borders. The emotional struggles, digital pressures, and complex social challenges confronting adolescents are universal, making this conversation more relevant than ever.

This thought-provoking symposium will bring together leading experts in adolescent psychology, trauma, youth intervention, and mental health to explore the evolving landscape of today's youth. Together, they will discuss the impact of technology, trauma, family dynamics, social media, exploitation, substance use, and emotional well-being, while offering practical tools to recognize warning signs, strengthen resilience, foster healthy relationships, and support young people before they reach a point of crisis.

Guest Speakers

3

Roni Moskovich

Roni Moskovich is the Manager of ELEM's Hafuch Youth Center in Tzfat, where she leads therapeutic services for at-risk youth facing challenges including addiction, family conflict, school disengagement, and emotional crisis. A licensed social worker, she brings firsthand experience helping vulnerable adolescents build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with supportive communities.

1

Dr. Edan M. Alcalay, Psy.D.

Dr. Edan M. Alcalay is a clinical child psychologist specializing in adolescent mental health, trauma, anxiety, and the impact of the digital era on youth. He is an adjunct faculty member at Lynn University and a recognized speaker on child development, crisis intervention, and substance abuse prevention.

2

Randee Kogan

Randee Kogan is the founder of Kogan Counseling and a trauma therapist with extensive experience working with adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has dedicated her career to supporting survivors of trauma — including several survivors of Jeffrey Epstein — and to educating professionals on sexual violence, exploitation, and trauma-informed care.

Whether you are a parent, educator, clinician, youth professional, or concerned community member, you will leave with valuable insights, evidence-based strategies, and a deeper understanding of how we can work together to create safer, healthier environments where every young person feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

TICKET & SPONSORSHIP DETAILS

Click any tier below to view details and benefits.

Tickets

Sponsorships

Register & Sponsor

Early bird sales end September 15.

Please make all checks payable to
American Friends of ELEM and mail to:

American Friends of ELEM
35 Journal Square, Suite 531
Jersey City, NJ 07306

Please make all checks payable to American Friends of ELEM and mail to:

American Friends of ELEM
35 Journal Square, Suite 531
Jersey City, NJ 07306

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Purchase Tickets

Become a Sponsor

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