Millburn Parents Can Attend Next Talk On Students' Mental Health

MILLBURN, NJ — On the heels of an open discussion about teens and academic pressure on Monday, a consortium of North Jersey school districts is planning another talk about student emotional wellness next month.

The discussion on “Addictive & Compulsive Behaviors in Today’s Teens," part of Millburn's Parent Wellness Series, will take place at Millburn High School.

The Description:

Paul Lavella is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor, specializing in treating the needs of adolescents, young adults & families, Substance Use Disorders, process addictions, and the LBGTQ+ community. For the past 18 years, Paul has collaborated with both clientsand professionals alike to educate and enrich lives, advocating for ongoing, sustainable recovery.

Teens of today encounter novel challenges, leading to an increased risk for maladaptive social and emotional development. Engaging in substance use, gambling, gaming and pornography are among the considerations many of our teens face.

As a parent and school community, we all can benefit from understanding the nature of how our youth encounter and interact with these challenges, and learn how to determine when these behaviors become unhealthy.

The Details

“Addictive & Compulsive Behaviors in Today’s Teens” will be held Wednesday, May 3, 7 p.m., in the Millburn High School Auditorium.

This event is part of a Consortium of the Berkeley Heights, Chatham, Millburn, New Providence, and Summit school districts.

Find out more here.