A panel of native college students and psychological well being professionals gathered just about Wednesday night time for a dialogue in regards to the state of youth psychological well being, led by The San Diego Union-Tribune.
The dialog was moderated by U-T reporter and editor Lyndsay Winkley and featured 5 panelists, together with:
- Kenya Taylor, M.S., Licensed Marriage and Household Therapist, President, NAACP San Diego Department
- Matthew Quitoriano, pupil board member, San Diego Unified College District
- Nick Alcorn, outgoing co-chair, Pupil Wellness Schooling and Sources (SWEAR) Committee, San Diego Unified College District
- Haley Veniegas, Director of Providers, Our Secure Place, San Diego Youth Providers
- Josie Kamida, Affiliate Marriage and Household Therapist, Wholesome Early Years Clinic
Members delved into a wide range of subjects, together with all the things from the position of display screen time in degrading teen’s psychological well being to potential coverage options in any respect ranges of presidency.
The dialogue comes on the heels of the the 72 Hours challenge, the place reporters adopted sufferers, clinicians, police, dispatchers and others struggling for assist over a span of three days to create a minute-by-minute account of San Diego County’s overwhelmed system.
If you happen to’re a teen or mother or father searching for psychological well being assist, or know any person who’s, try this information to native assets:
The U-T can also be searching for folks in the neighborhood who’re prepared to share their private experiences with psychological well being struggles for a multimedia reporting challenge. If you happen to’re keen on telling your story, e-mail us at 72hours@sduniontribune.com.
