Teen & Parent Mental Health | Free Speaker Series
Through the support of Westminster Presbyterian Church's Endowment Fund, we will host several conversations, led by experts in their field, on the pressures, expectations, and mental health needs of teenagers and their families. These conversations are for both parents and teenagers, and we hope to support the city of Pittsburgh far and wide.
Wednesdays
October 12, November 9, January 11, February 8
6:30-8:00 PM
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Purpose:
To provide teenagers and parents with a forum for education, discussion, and community regarding a diverse array of mental and emotional health needs.Who
Speakers: Leaders, professionals, visionaries, or other compelling voices that speak to the identified topicAttendees: Parents of teenagers or pre-teens (Parents of elementary aged or older children are likely to benefit as well), Teenagers
What:
Timely and topic-based speakers and conversations aimed at supporting the mental and emotional health needs of teenagers and parents. 90-minute program with time for lecture, small-group breakout, and large-group discussion.For More Information:
Contact Ed Sutter, Director of Youth Ministry & Family Counseling, Westminster ChurchOctober 12, 2022
Sean Casey
Sean Casey, nicknamed “The Mayor,” is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, and Boston Red Sox. He is currently a broadcaster and commentator for the MLB Network. During his playing tenure, Casey was regarded as approachable and friendly, and thus received his nickname, “The Mayor,” which came from his reputation for chatting casually with every runner who made it to first base, and also from his very public charity work.
November 9, 2022
Ted Hoover
Ted Hoover, an Educator/Trainer with Persad Center, has worked with the PA Bureau of Family Health on such issues as LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention, adolescent sexual health and creating safe work/ education environments across the Commonwealth. Additionally, he focuses on issues of discrimination, hate crimes, and human trafficking with area law enforcement and the Civil Rights Division of the FBI.
Founded in 1972, Persad Center is the nation's second oldest behavioral health & wellness center working with the LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS community.
January 11, 2023
Dennis Gillan
Dennis takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as he explains how he recovered from the suicide deaths of both of his brothers. Following the latest guidelines on speaking about suicide and suicide prevention, Dennis will discuss the warning signs of mental distress, the benefits of therapy, and how he found peace in sobriety.
Dennis has a unique presentation style and will use humor to help this message land. In the end, the message is real and relatable for all who attend.
February 8, 2023
"Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness"
Ken Burns Presents — A film by Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers
Video Screening & Discussion
"Hiding in Plain Sight" features first-person accounts from more than 20 young people, ranging in age from 11 to 27, who live with mental health conditions, as well as parents, teachers, friends, healthcare providers in their lives, and independent mental health experts. The film presents an unvarnished window into daily life with mental health challenges, from seemingly insurmountable obstacles to stories of hope and resilience.