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Is My Child Depressed…or just a normal kid?

Is My Child Depressed…or just a normal kid?

Thu, September 25, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Heyde Center For the Arts, 3 S High St, Chippewa Falls, WI, United States (map) cvca.net
Everyone experiences depression once in a while. However sometimes understanding whether your teen is just in a bad mood, or whether it is a depression that impacts every aspect of her life can be a challenge. Serious teen depression can lead to drug and alcohol abuse, self-loathing and self-mutilation, pregnancy, violence, and even suicide. But as a concerned parent, teacher, or friend, there are many ways you can help. Talking about the problem and offering support can go a long way toward getting your teenager back on track. September is National Suicide Prevention Month and on Thursday, September 25th, Dr. Jon Snider, a mental health specialist with L.E. Phillips Libertas Center, will discuss how to differentiate whether your teen is just going through normal ups and downs of teen life or whether there is a more serious, underlying depression problem. Drawing from her suicide prevention research and personal experiences as a teenager, parent and intensive care nurse, Sue Holm will offer a mental health back to school toolkit for families. This toolkit includes ideas and suggestions to support parents. Sue serves on the Chippewa County Suicide Prevention committee and the Chippewa Health Improvement Partnership. Local helping professionals will be available at the event to assist area families. Please note the Heyde Center is not providing counseling services, but a place where you can listen, ask questions and learn about services that are available in the area. Admission is free and the public is invited. Dr. Snider will be available for questions after the presentations. If you need help, call the crisis line at 1-800-273-8255 or text SUPPORT to 741 741. Trained counselors are waiting to help you 24/7. You’re not alone and there is hope.

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