On December 6, 2011, experts in child and youth mental health and residents of Pembroke and Renfrew County gathered at Fellows High School in Pembroke for a free information session to discuss suicide, depression, and bullying.
Read the CBC News article
Read The Daily Observer article
Renfrew County, like many other communities, struggles with these issues. Parents have many questions and want guidance. In this evening event, there was a two-hour Q & A with a panel of experts focusing on warning signs, practical tips and “how to” talk to your teen. Audience members were given many opportunities to be heard – they could ask questions of the panelists at the session, submit their questions in writing at the event, or pre-submit their questions on-line. There was also an opportunity for Q & A in French for those attending.
Panel Members Included:
Dr. Ian Manion: Clinical psychologist and internationally-recognized leader in child & youth mental health
Dr. Phil Ritchie: CHEO psychologist specializing in mood & anxiety disorders, urgent care, disaster response.
Dr. Tina Daniels: Associate Professor, Psychology Department, Carleton University and bullying expert.
Karen Poole: Chief of Social Work at The Royal, and ASIST trainer who focuses on suicide prevention
Moderated by Greg Lubimiv, Executive Director of the Phoenix Center for Children and Families.
Download the flyer (PDF) for more information about this event.
The following organizations along with the Phoenix centre are to thank for making this event possible.
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