An important and honest talk for parents and teens, featuring Dr. Tona McGuire
It's a hard time to be a human; it’s a really hard time to be a teen. The pandemic has intensified an already alarming teen mental health crisis — as much as 40 percent of Washington youths are experiencing levels of anxiety and depression that impact their daily lives. Parents are more essential than ever in helping teens cope, and it’s especially important to start talking now.
Not sure where to begin? Learn how to keep the lines of communication open in this critical ParentMap Live talk for parents and teens featuring Dr. Tona McGuire, a clinical psychologist and co-lead for the Washington State Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Strike Team, and Laney Brackett, a sophomore at Inglemoor High School and a youth crisis specialist at Teen Link.
Teens will learn how to honestly engage their parents about what they are struggling with, build healthy habits and coping skills, and discover additional resources and forms of support that are available to them. Parents will learn the signs of mental health issues, the building blocks of a “successful” conversation, how to encourage their teens to express their thoughts and feelings, and how to create transformative spaces of healing and support.
We know you’re busy. If you can’t attend the live event, you can still participate! After the event concludes, all registered attendees will be emailed a link to watch the recorded session at their convenience. By joining in the live event, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the interactive Q&A portion.
