Speaker Series

Talking About Our Kids' Mental Health

Thursday, August 19, 2021, 7pm
Zoom Webinar

#OurKids report feeling stressed, pressured, and overwhelmed.

Join us for a discussion on mental health, including ...


  • Nurturing resiliency, confidence, and compassion

  • Confronting depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and risky behaviors

  • Transitions (big and small)

  • Intersection of mental health and substance use

  • Promoting wellness in a highly competitive social and academic environment

  • Stress management and coping skills

  • Available resources


Let’s talk.

(Next month: Youth Suicide)

Speaker Panel >

Kimberly Evans
Ed.S, LPC, NCC, ACS
Decatur Student Center Counselor
City Schools of Decatur


Works with DHS Teens

Fonta High
LPC, NCC, MAC, CPCS
CSD Therapist
& Private Practice


Works with Teens and Families


Sara Melito
MS, LAPC, NCC
Play Wellness Therapist
& Private Practice

Works with Youth & Young Adults

Moderator >

Dr. Lillie Huddleston
CSD Executive Director of Equity and Student Support
Executive Director of Equity and Student Support
City Schools of Decatur

This complimentary presentation is sponsored by

Decatur Parents Network, a sub-committee of the DHS Parent Teacher Student Association,

additional support provided by Decatur Prevention Initiative.