Teens And Screens Topic Of West Hartford Mental Health Forum

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Both caregivers and youngsters are invited to a special program on Thursday, Nov. 21, about the importance of maintaining good mental health.

Specifically, the program — hosted by the West Hartford Community of Concern, West Hartford Public Schools, and the West Hartford Prevention Partnership — looks at adolescent mental health in the age of digital media.

The event is called "Screenagers The Next Chapter: Supporting Adolescent Mental Health in the Digital Age."

It will take place on Thursday starting at 5:30 p.m., where pizza will be offered for participants at Bristown Middle School, 34 Highland St., West Hartford.

That will give way to a special documentary film/panel discussion on the topic from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The free event is for parents/caregivers, educators, community members, and students in sixth-grade and up.

For more information and to register, click on this link.