Teen Mental Health Crisis: What Can Parents Do About It?
Feelings of anxiety, helplessness, depression, and thoughts of suicide have increased in teenagers over the past decade. The future wellbeing of our country depends on how we support and invest in this next generation.This is a teen mental health crisis and we need to do something about it.The good news is that parents are the key in helping with this crisis. After this talk, parents will have a clearer understanding of how to identify potential mental health struggles in their teens. BUT...that’s only half the battle. The truly challenging part is knowing how to best support and help their teen, especially when it seems like they don’t want it. As a former struggling teen and now mental health speaker for teens, I will show you how to figure out what they need and the best way to support your teen specifically.
