ABC7: Teen Mental Health Roundtable

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- ABC7 News Anchor Kristen Sze moderates a very special roundtable discussion about teens' mental health.

Discussing the mental health of teenagers is an important step towards offering support and resources for teens dealing with bullying, depression, suicidal thoughts, and many more challenges. Our guests are here to share their own experiences and are eager to help remove the stigma around these topics.

Warning: Some of our discussion may be difficult to hear and could be emotionally triggering for some.

If you need help, Bay Area and national resources are available and ready to listen... 24/7/365. See below for Resources List.

Roundtable Guests:

Kristen Sze

ABC7 News

Facebook: @KristenSzeABC7

Twitter: @abc7kristensze

Amanda Caparas, ASW, PPSC

School Social Worker, Shirakawa School

Franklin-McKinley School District

Facebook: Franklin-McKinley School District

Christian Davis

Lost his brother to suicide

Gina Rosales

Chat counselor, The Trevor Project

http://www.thetrevorproject.org

Yasmina Malouf

High school student

http://bringchange2mind.org/

Lauren Carmichael

High school student

http://bringchange2mind.org/

Sheila Pott

Founder, Audrie Pott Foundation

http://blog.audriepottfoundation.com/

If you need help, Bay Area and national resources are available and ready to listen 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, year round. See below for Resources List.

Additional Resources

Disney-ABC Choose Kindness

ABC7: Choose Kindness

Disney-ABC National Bullying Prevention Month - Choose Kindness

Suicide Prevention & Crisis Hotline

1-855-278-4204 (Available 24 hours, 7 days a week)

Bring Change To Mind

http://bringchange2mind.org/"

Audrie Pott Foundation

http://blog.audriepottfoundation.com/

"Audrie & Daisy" Discussion Guides

http://www.audrieanddaisy.com

San Mateo County StarVista 24/7 Crisis Hotline

(650) 579-0350

http://TheTrevorProject.org

866-488-7386

https://www.stopbullying.gov/

Teenz Talk

http://Teenztalk.org

Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing

http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/special-initiatives/youthwellbeing.html

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

www.crisistextline.org

One Love Foundation

https://www.joinonelove.org/

Children's Health Council

http://chconline.org

Cybersmile Foundation

http://cybersmile.org

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Resource page

Bullying Prevention Resources (half way down the page)

YOUTH SUICIDE WARNING SIGNS:

• Talking about or making plans for suicide
• Expressing hopelessness about the future
• Displaying severe/overwhelming emotional pain or distress
• Marked changes in behavior, including: Withdrawal from social connections/situations, changes in sleep (increased or decreased), anger or hostility that seems out of character or context, recent increased agitation or irritability.

EFFECTIVE COPING STRATEGIES TO COMBAT STRESS:

(Varies by individual)

• Listening to music
• Breathing exercises
• Playing sports
• Extra-curricular activities
• Practicing Mindfulness

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