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East Greenwich Forum On Youth Mental Illness

The discussion will include youth experts and students from the University of Rhode Island School of Pharmacy.

EAST GREENWICH, RI — East Greenwich will host what is designed to be a powerful program that looks at the impact mental health concerns have on young people. The event is scheduled to include a panel of youth experts, students from the University of Rhode Island School of Pharmacy and local prevention professionals.

The forum will include discussion potential solutions among the panel of students from the Est Greenwich High School's ASAPP Program and local experts to help remove the stigma that often accompanies mental health concerns. The event will be held Feb. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Swift Community Center on Pierce Street.

For more information, contact Bob Houghtaling at 401-230-2246 or bhoughtaling@eastgreenwichri.com.

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