Join Children'\;s Health for a candid discussion on the pressures our kids face beyond just grades - let'\;s dive into what they'\;re really thinking.
\nIn many high-achieving households\, academic success is seen as a sign that kids are doing well\, but emotional struggles often go unnoticed &mdash\; especially where excellence is expected. Teens today face intense pressures\, and families may not realize how emotional challenges show up or how to talk about them.
\n\nWe&rsquo\;ll explore: What kids wish their parents knew &mdash\; and often don&rsquo\;t say.
\n\n&bull\; Subtle bullying\, cultural isolation\, and unspoken peer pressure
\n&bull\; The hidden toll of perfectionism\, AI\, and social media
\n&bull\; How anxiety\, identity stress\, and emotional pain show up in kids who &ldquo\;seem fine&rdquo\;
\n&bull\; Early signs of distress in high-performing children
\n&bull\; Why culture\, race\, and identity matter in mental health and well-being
\n&bull\; Support services available from Children&rsquo\;s Health
Join expert panelists\, educators\, and parents \;from our community for an open\, practical\, and empowering conversation on emotional well-being across home\, school\, and spiritual life.
\n\nModerated by:
\n\nBindu Lanka\, SHRM-SCP - Chaplain
\n\nPanelists Include:
\n\nAndy McGarrahan\, Ph.D. - Licensed Clinical Psychologist
\n\nLalitha Natarajan\, PhD\, LCSW-S - Consult Psychology Team
\n\nMedha Iyer\, MD\, PhD\, MPH - Child &\; Adolescent Psychiatrist
\n\nMehak Gupta\, LPC - Behavioral Health Care Manager\, Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT)
\n\nAnika Sharma\, BS Psychology &ndash\; Milieu Therapist
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\nQ&\;A and 1-on-1 conversations after the talk \;(Please submit \;your \;questions \;ahead \;of \;time)
\nThis event is open to the community. RSVP today!