According to the KIDS COUNT® in Indiana 2017 Data Book, the most prevalent mental disorder experienced among adolescents is depression, with 29.3 percent of Indiana students reporting feeling sad or hopeless to the point that they stopped doing some usual activities almost every day for two or more weeks in a row. Youth who experience anxiety or depression are more likely than their peers to engage in risky behaviors such as substance abuse and unprotected sexual activity and to struggle with school or work.
The Indiana Youth Institute, Bauer Family Resources and United Way of Greater Lafayette are hosting a special training session to help caring adults in the community learn about the impact of anxiety and depression in youth. The workshop is on January 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Gymnasium at the Bauer Community Center, 330 Fountain Street in Lafayette.
Monique Kulkarni, licensed psychologist, at the Wabash Valley Alliance will address what anxiety and depression look like in youth including the symptoms and causes, the impact of childhood anxiety and depression, and how to bridge knowledge with practice to help youth who struggle with anxiety and depression.
As part of IYI’s Youth Worker Café program, the seminar and lunch are free, but reservations are required. Attendees may RSVP by going to www.iyi.org/calendar. Please contact IYI Statewide Outreach Manager Debbie Jones at[email protected] for registration issues. For more information about the event, attendees may contact IYI West Central Senior Outreach Manager Kevin Enders at [email protected].
This event is funded in part by Bartha. Youth Worker Cafés are designed to bring together local youth workers to build relationships and inspire collaborations that will benefit children. In the event of inclement weather this event is subject to be rescheduled.