Parent Engagement Series to Support Families Navigating Teen Mental Health

Area parents will have the opportunity to gain valuable insight and support through an upcoming six-part series, “Understanding Your Teen: A Parent Engagement Series,” designed to help families better navigate the challenges of raising teenagers—especially when mental health is part of the journey.

Hosted by the Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services Board of Logan and Champaign Counties, the series will bring parents together in a welcoming, judgment-free environment to share experiences, learn practical strategies, and build stronger connections with their teens.

The sessions will be led by parents with lived experience, creating space for honest, peer-driven conversations and real-world guidance. Participants can expect to gain tools for improving communication, understanding teen behavior, and identifying ways to support their child’s mental health.

Topics throughout the series include:

• April 14: The Secret Life of a Teenager
• May 12: Inside the Teenage Brain
• June 16: Communication That Breaks Walls
• July 21: Root Causes of Teen Depression
• August 18: Crisis Mapping
• September 15: Building Resilient Families
  
  

Organizers emphasize that the series is designed to meet parents where they are, offering both education and connection.

Parents are encouraged to view the full schedule and event details at:
https://www.mhdas.org/calendar.html

Registration is available online at:
https://forms.office.com/r/fpfSD15nXK