Almost every parent of a teen or emerging adult child has experienced the frustration of trying to effectively protect them from impulsive emotional decisions that may impede their success. But it can feel like an endless battle of wills: you either give in and accept that you cannot control them; or go into full metal […]
The easing of social distancing orders in many parts of the country are coinciding with the start of summer, which is already a time of risk for alcohol abuse and drinking and driving with teens. Cooped up teens might be looking forward to blowing off steam…in unhealthy ways. Let’s discuss how we can be prepared […]
How to Save Lives with Naloxone - Virtual Overdose Prevention Training Thursday, June 18, 2020 6PM This is a free training offered by St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester, A division of Saint Joseph’s Medical Center. Email for zoom ID invite: ssal@drugcrisisinourbackyard.com Naloxone is a prescription medicine that reverses an overdose by blocking heroin or other opioids […]
This webinar will share the warning signs of mental health conditions and suicide in youth and young adults and what this might look like during our current pandemic. Attendees will learn how to be there for someone in need and what resources are available for those who need help. Three young adults will also share […]
Racism and anti-Black attitudes have been existent in this country for hundreds of years despite the ongoing efforts of Black people and allies to raise awareness of the impact that racism has had on society. The trauma that Black people have faced in this country has not only had adverse effects on their physical health […]
The pandemic has put a spotlight on mental health like nothing else has in a generation—it is crucial that we care for our psychological well-being during this difficult time. Join us for a summit on mental health and wellness in the COVID-19 era featuring top psychologists, doctors, authors, and experts on the latest ideas and […]
This virtual presentation from NAMI Westchester will focus on how to prepare you and your child for returning to school in the “new normal.” Presentation will be held via Zoom. Q&A will follow. Speakers are: Andrew Ecker, Ed.D., Coordinator, Guidance & Child Study Center, Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES Marion Walsh, Esq., Special Education Dept. […]
If there's one thing that this year's COVID-19 crisis has made clear, it's that digital media and technology play a huge role in adolescents' lives. Right now, as schools, peer networks, and communities have been pushed entirely online, the stakes couldn't be higher for creating a digital ecosystem that supports all kids and families. As we […]
Living in a world that’s increasingly unpredictable, today’s kids, especially alternative learners, are more anxious than ever before. Dr. Sharon Saline, veteran psychologist and author of What your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life, and The ADHD Solution Card Deck will discuss how anxiety works […]
Media has a huge impact on how kids perceive themselves and the world around them. And while the movement to challenge stereotypes and make kids' media more inclusive and diverse has been gaining momentum, many children still don't see themselves reflected on-screen. Today, as racial and social injustice in our country reaches a fever pitch, […]