Getting help with mental health
Dallas ISD families will be able to join district and community mental health experts for a day of conversations, learning, resources, giveaways, and more on April 26 at the Empowering Families forum.
The keynote speaker will be The Defensive Line founder Martha Thomas who will share her family’s experience with the suicide of a child, tips on how to talk about suicide and mental health with youth, and resources available for parents. The forum marks the end of Stress Awareness Month in April and the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
The forum will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Emmett J. Conrad High School, 7502 Fair Oaks Ave., and is organized by Dallas ISD’s Mental Health Services and Parent Advocacy and Support Services to provide parents a safe space to discuss mental health topics and learn how to help their children deal with stress and other challenges.
In addition to the keynote speaker, and the opportunity to take part in confidential conversations with Dallas ISD mental health professionals, parents will be able to attend small group sessions on topics, such as:
- Anxiety and its effects on mental health
- Signs of depression and strategies to help
- Suicide awareness
- Power of parents—Dangers of underage substance use and abuse
- Parents Connecting
- Father to Son connections
- Supporting parents who are struggling
Interpretation will be available for those who need it in Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, and Pashto. Giveaways and refreshments will also be available for participants.
