Speaker Series
Teen Mental Health
Stress, Anxiety, & Depression
Wednesday, October 5th, 2016, 7pm
DHS Performing Arts Center
310 North McDonough Street, Decatur, Georgia 30030
Stress, anxiety, and depression are common emotional problems among high school students, but they often go unnoticed, leaving teens to seek solace and solutions from peers.
Self-medicating options, i.e. drugs, alcohol, cutting, and suicide attempts, are the high risk (which the teen brain isn't yet able to discern) quick fixes many kids will employ in search of relief.
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Dr. Jain, Founder and CEO of Pathways Transition Programs, INC, will talk about the very critical teenage developmental stage, the essential role of connection and mastery (in all our lives).
She will explore ways parents can help teems avoid the potential consequences when unaddressed stress, anxiety, and depression can interrupt the normal pursuit of these important life aspects.
Ranjan Avasthi, MD
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Medical Director
Pathways Transition Programs, INC
Peace of Mind Health Services
Medical College of Georgia
Anchor Hospital
Dr. Avasthi, Medical Director at Pathways Transition Programs, INC, will speak about the role of psychiatric care for teens struggling with stress, anxiety, and depression.
He'll also explain when/how/why appropriate medication management provides support while critical new skills can be learned for coping with life's constant challenges.
20161005_MentalHealth_PTP.pdfThis complimentary presentation is sponsored by
Decatur Parents Network, a sub-committee of the DHS Parent Teacher Student Association.