LakewoodAlive to Host “Depression, Anxiety and Teens” Community Forum on November 13

Distinguished Group of Panelists to Participate in Discussion at Lakewood High School; Public Invited to Attend

The struggle with depression and anxiety is very real for today’s teenagers. It’s estimated that one in five adolescents from all walks of life will suffer from depression at some point during their teen years. Thankfully, we as a community have the power to support and encourage our youth by addressing this important societal issue.

LakewoodAlive will host a community forum – entitled Depression, Anxiety and Teens – Who Cares? A Community Conversation – from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, in the LHS Cafeteria at Lakewood High School (14100 Franklin Boulevard). This community conversation will offer insightful dialogue regarding how we as Lakewoodites can feel more empowered to support our neighbors, both youths and their parents, who are struggling with depression and/or anxiety.

Both the general public and members of the media are invited to attend this free forum as the community seeks to better understand the complexities surrounding teenage mental health while seeking to remove the stigma often attached to depression and anxiety. The discussion will delve into warning signs for which we can monitor, best practices for assisting a young person who is suffering from depression and/or anxiety and the multitude of resources available within our community.

Dr. Molly M. Wimbiscus, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at Cleveland Clinic, will oversee a distinguished group of panelists for an informative discussion. The final 30 minutes will be devoted to panelists fielding questions from the audience.

The panelists participating in this community forum include:

Jason V. Lambrese, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Cleveland Clinic
Roberta Marcinek, Lead Guidance Counselor, Lakewood City Schools
Colleen McNamara, Family to Family Manager, City of Lakewood – Division of Youth
Courtney Noster, M.Ed, LPCC, Healthy Lakewood Foundation

For more information regarding the Depression, Anxiety and Teens – Who Cares? A Community Conversation forum on November 13, please contact LakewoodAlive at 216-521-0655.

An engaged and active citizen is our best asset, and LakewoodAlive works with partners throughout the community to publicly discuss the issues of the day. We regularly host Community Forums designed to provide access to experts and resources within a particular field, as well as engage our Lakewood neighbors in meaningful discussions regarding topics pertinent to our community.

The following resources pertain to past forums LakewoodAlive has hosted. We hope you find them informative and useful.

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Recap Article: LakewoodAlive’s “Embracing Diversity” Community Forum Celebrates Our Differences
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Additional Resources

City of Lakewood	Compass Consulting Services
The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio	International Community Council
Lakewood Community Relations Advisory Commission	She Collective

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April 2018
Recap Article: More Than 100 Community Members Participate in School Safety Community Forum
Recap Article: Lakewood officials call recent community conversation about school safety a success

Additional Resources

City of Lakewood	Educator’s School Safety Network
Lakewood City School District	Lakewood Police Department
National Education Association	School Safety Initiative

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November 2017
Recap Article: Planning Ahead: LakewoodAlive’s Community Forum Ponders Future of Aging Population

Additional Resources

Aging in Place Resource Guide	Enterprise Community Partners
Lakewood Division of Aging	LSC Service Corp.
National Aging in Place Council	Senior Transportation Connection

From Refugee to Neighbor Part 2: Understanding Public Policy and Community Impact

May 2017
Recap Article: LakewoodAlive’s “From Refugee to Neighbor” Community Forum Celebrates Our City’s Diversity

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Building Hope in the City	Community West Foundation
City of Lakewood	Refugee Services Collaborative of Greater Cleveland
Cleveland Catholic Charities – Migration and Refugee Services	The Refugee Response

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November 2016
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ADAMHS Board Heroin Crisis Hotline	Let’s Face Heroin Resource Guide
City of Lakewood Addiction Resources	Project DAWN Opioid Overdose Education Program
Cuyahoga County Opiate Task Force	Rx Drug Drop Box Program
Cuyahoga County Heroin & Fentanyl Data	St. Vincent Charity Medical Center Addiction Education