* Kids Matter: Perkins Partners in Mental Health

The stigma associated with mental illness leaves many parents, educators, caregivers and professionals unaware of mental health issues as they develop or unwilling to seek treatment due to a fear of being labeled. Perkins and The SHINE Initiative are teaming up to bring much-needed information to our communities. You can become a partner in battling the stigma associated with mental illness through education. We invite you to attend one or more of these informative sessions. 

Wednesday, October 14, 2015 — 6pm to 8pm
Phoebe S. Moore, Ph.D. – Worry and Anxiety in Children and Teens
This presentation, which is designed for parents, teachers, and coaches, covers the topic of worry and
anxiety in kids and teens. We will review normal developmental anxieties and how to tell when a child’s
anxious symptoms or behaviors require attention or treatment. We will also discuss parenting strategies
for anxious kids and self-care for parents and teachers caring for anxious youth. Phoebe S. Moore, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at UMass Medical School. She directs the Pediatric
Anxiety and OCD Clinic at the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CANDO) at
UMass Memorial Medical Center.

While the sessions are free, we ask that you register by e-mail to dbuono@perkinschool.org or call 978-365-7376 during regular business hours (8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday). Parking is plentiful but seating is limited, so please be sure to register!

Kids Matter: Perkins Partners in Mental Health Series made possible by support from The Shine Initiative

Presentations offered FREE at: Perkins Janeway Educational Center, 975 Main Street, Lancaster, MA