The Multiple Challenges Faced by Teenagers Today
Summary
The positive side of this series, is that it provides ample opportunity through its scenarios to flesh out some of the challenges that many teens experience today including addictions.In addition, OHEL has compiled a list of many existing professional resources on this topic: http://www.lakelandschools.org/files/filesystem/13%20Reasons%20Why%20Guidance_FINAL.pdf https://www.jedfoundation.org/13-reasons-jed-point-view/ http://go.kognito.com/rs/143-HCJ-270/images/PK12_Webinar_041117_13ReasonsWhyTalkingTips.pdf New York, NY, May 13, 2017 --( PR.com )-- OHEL has received many inquiries regarding the recently released Netflix series, “13 Reasons Why,” which has become popular with many adolescents.The show depicts very sensitive themes of teen suicide, depression, rape, bullying and shaming.The positive side of this series, is that it provides ample opportunity through its scenarios to flesh out some of the challenges that many teens experience today including addictions.Processing the themes in the series is critically important to reinforce the message that effective help for feelings of despair, shame, and hopelessness is available and should be sought out - and that suicide only leaves greater despair and devastation in its wake.Effective help for mental health issues is available and people can recover from these feelings.It is important to listen to your teen to hear and understand, rather than to reply.Offer your own perspective and experience as a caring and invested parent.In addition, OHEL has compiled a list of many existing professional resources on this topic:http://www.lakelandschools.org/files/filesystem/13%20Reasons%20Why%20Guidance_FINAL.pdfhttps://www.jedfoundation.org/13-reasons-jed-point-view/http://go.kognito.com/rs/143-HCJ-270/images/PK12_Webinar_041117_13ReasonsWhyTalkingTips.pdf Contact Information OHEL Childrens Home and Family Services Sharon Mikhli / Derek Saker 718-686-3333 www.ohelfamily.org Sharon_Mikhli@ohelfamily.org Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from OHEL Childrens Home and Family Services Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend