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CHEO presents a free information session for parents on the subjects of depression, anxiety and suicide.
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October 15, 2012
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CHEO and OCDSB connect parents with mental health experts to talk about suicide, depression, and bullying
The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), in conjunction with the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB), is pleased to announce a free information session for parents on the subjects of depression, anxiety and suicide. It will take place October 15th from 7 – 9 pm at Sir Robert Borden high school. Free parking.
This event will be a two-hour Q&A session with a panel of experts focusing on warning signs, practical tips and helpful advice like “how to” talk with your child and teen. Audience members will have many opportunities to be heard – they can ask questions of our panelists in person at the session, submit questions in writing at the event, or pre-submit questions online at www.cheo.on.ca.
The panel discussion will be moderated by Alex Munter, CHEO’s president and chief executive officer.
Members of the panel will include:
•Dr. Ian Manion: A clinical psychologist and executive director of the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health. Dr. Manion is an internationally-recognized leader in child and youth mental health and an active researcher in the areas of youth depression and suicide. Dr. Manion is also the co-founder of Youth Net/Réseau Ado.
•Dr. Clare Gray: A pediatric psychiatrist, head of CHEO’s Crisis Intervention Program, and Chief of Community Based Psychiatry.
•Dr. Phil Ritchie: A CHEO psychologist who specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, helping parents build resilient teens, urgent care and disaster response. Dr. Ritchie is also one of the columnists for CHEO’s “I’m Glad you Asked”, an educational forum to discuss general mental health questions and issues available on the CHEO website.
•Dr. Neil Gottheil: A clinical psychologist with CHEO’s inpatient mental health unit. Dr. Gottheil works with children and teens dealing with various mental health issues and has considerable experience in the areas of mood, anxiety, suicidality and bullying. He has lectured extensively in the community and to professional groups on the topic of bullying.
The event is free, however advance registration is recommended and available on the CHEO website at www.cheo.on.ca
For more information, please contact:
Isabelle Mailloux at 613-737-7600 ext 3536
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