Being a teenager is rough these days – a lot rougher than when I was a teen. They face huge amounts of peer pressure, get mixed messages from various media outlets and are exposed to violence, in and out of the home, just to name a few. They go through such a range of emotions that they may not always be able to articulate their feelings. That’s where we as adults come in.
So, how do we know when our teen is depressed? How would you know if they’re contemplating suicide? Or even using drugs? More importantly, what are the warning signs of teen depression and drug use and how can we as adults get through to them in order to help them?
This show is for moms, dads (Happy Father’s Day!), aunts, uncles, educators or anyone who is involved in the life of a teenager.
Join me on Saturday, June 19 at 11 am with special guest Carolyn Zahnow, mother and author of Save The Teens – Preventing Suicide, Depression and Addiction. (www.save-the-teens.com)
Carolyn Zahnow has taken her experience of losing her son to suicide in 2005 into a learning opportunity for other parents, teachers, grandparents – anyone who knows and cares about teenagers – to learn the signs of teen depression and substance abuse.
Her goal is teach parents these signs in an effort to get teens the help they need before anything tragic happens to more families. She offers ways to reconnect with your teens if you feel like they don’t talk to you anymore. If you’re waiting for them to “just grow out it” – you’ll be waiting until they are about 25 years old. It’s best to be alert for the signs of depression and provide help now if they need it.
Join the discussion! 646-716-5556
