Manchester Parents Invited To Program Addressing Teen Suicide

MANCHESTER, NJ — Manchester Township parents are invited to a virtual presentation on Thursday addressing teen suicide, mental illness and substance abuse.

The program, "Raising Resilient Teens In Challenging Times," is set for 7 p.m. Thursday. It is a Zoom presentation.

"If you are unsure how to bring up the topic of suicide, mental illness or substance use with your child, this presentation will help you to dispel common misconceptions, address the importance of talking to your child about identifying a 'Trusted Adult,' provide information on the warning signs of suicide and local resources, discuss the potential impact of current events, social media and more," a flyer for the program says.

It is presented by the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide and features an interactive panel of community experts. Panelists include:

• Moderated by Susan Tellone, SPTS Clinical Director
• Dr. Robin Jacobs Lowery, Child Psychologist, Toms River High School East
• Kathryn Calhoun, Ocean Partnership for Children
• Christine, Parent, Applaud Our Kids Foundation Scholarship Recipient

There will be the opportunity to ask questions of the panel.

Information on how to register is available here.

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