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Dear Parents,While rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality among teens had steadily been rising for the past few decades, in 2011 with the rise of constant access to social media, those rates began to skyrocket. Recent reports show that the isolation caused by the response to the Covid-19 virus has also had a staggering effect on youth mental health. Currently, one in five teens live with an adverse mental health condition, and suicide has become the third leading cause of death among teens ages 13-18.As they say, the best defense is a good offense. The week of October 4th is Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) within the Diocese of Davenport. The Office of Faith Formation has organized information sessions from award-winning author and Catholic teen therapist, Roy Petitfils. I’ve highlighted two information sessions that pertain to parents, adults and teens below. The events are free-of-charge to attend, held virtually, and may be accessed through the Diocese of Davenport Facebook Page. More information regarding Mental Illness Awareness Week can be found at . With early intervention, we can give teens the tools and resources they need so that mental health concerns become just a stumbling block, and not a road block. Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly if you have questions or concerns about your teens mental health, or are looking for resources within the community. Together, we’ll come up with a plan that works for your teen or family. My extension at Assumption is 212 and my email is kelly.bush@. I look forward to hearing from you.Warmest regards,Kelly Bush, LMSWDirector of Student WellnessH E L P I N G H U R T I N G T E E N ST u e s d a y, O c t o b e r 6th7 - 8 : 1 5 P M f o r P a r e n t s & A d u l t sAnxiety, depression, self-injury, sexual orientation, suicidal ideation. These are just a few things ministers, catechists, teachers, parents and others involved in the lives of today’s teens face. It can be daunting to help teens who are dealing with these issues. Many adults think “I’m not psychologist…How can I help these teens?” While there are limits to what non mental health professionals can do, there is much more you can do than you probably think. You’ll leave this session with a better understanding of these issues and with a clearer understanding of the critical role you can play in pastorally caring for today’s hurting teens.C A U G H T B E T W E E N T H E R O C K A N D T H E H A R D P L A C E : W E L L N E S S 1 0 1W e d n e s d a y, O c t o b e r 7th7 - 8 : 1 5 P M f o r P a r e n t s , A d u l t s & T e e n sIt’s no secret that life is demanding and if we’re not careful, we can lose our mental, physical and emotional health in the process. That is not God’s will for us nor ministry. In this workshop you’ll learn processes and gain tools for greater self- awareness, more effective boundary setting, personal psychological hygiene, develop better professional and personal relational habits as well as explicit spiritual and religious tools that support them all. ................
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