The teenage years are defined by changes — sometimes dramatic changes — in behavior. These are often difficult years for families, even when mental health challenges are not present.
How do parents know when the changes in mood, isolating behavior and loss of interest in certain activities is clinical depression?
Dr. Jennifer Bashant will offer a virtual workshop to discuss “Depression and Suicide: Warning Signs and What You Can Do to Help,” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11.
“This session will help us become more aware of when our children are grappling with dark thoughts and feelings, so we can best support them,” said Michael Brannigan, director of Social and Emotional Learning and School Development at Queensbury Union Free School District.
During this webinar, parents will look at the symptoms of depression and warning signs for suicide and ways to support their children and get them professional help if needed. The webinar will also offer tips for finding a therapist.
To register in advance for this webinar, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nq-sg5LoSU28NvNViytiFA.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The session will be recorded and available for 30 days after the live webinar for those who signed up in advance.
Bashant, founder of Building Better Futures, LLC, is an educational consultant, motivational speaker and therapist with the mission to provide educators with evidence-based strategies to reduce challenging behavior in the classroom and create a positive impact on learning.