Brick Forum Focuses On Bolstering Students' Mental Health, Wellbeing

BRICK, NJ — In an era where students are faced with growing challenges of bullying, drugs and social media trends, helping to support their wellbeing requires a community effort.

On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Brick Township community is invited to an event that aims to explore ways that families and the community at large can approach these challenges and help youngsters and teenagers navigate them.

The event, "Strengthening Our Community: A Discussion with School, Community and Law Enforcement on Bullying, Drug Trends and Student Wellbeing," is set for 6 p.m. in the auditorium at Brick Township High School.

"Join us for a community conversation focused on providing education and prevention strategies related to bullying, mental health crises and substance misuse within the school and community," the event announcement said. "The goal is to provide education, resources and prevention strategies to empower the community in addressing and tackling these issues."

The event is a joint presentation by Brick Township, the Brick Township School District, Brick Township Police and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Mayor Lisa Crate, Brick Township Schools Superintendent Thomas Farrell, representatives of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and Brick Township Police Department will be panelists.

Following the presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session for the audience to engage with panelists. It is free to attend; students should only attend accompanied by a parent or guardian.