Is this group appropriate for parents with college age students up to say age 22? If not, can you suggest something locally targeted to parents of young adults with mental health concerns? (Anxiety, depression) Thanks.

Interested. I am a member of the SELPA1 CAC's subcommittee on mental health. Although my friends Trudy and Donna (and Monique) are the organizers of this support group, I can speak for them in saying that the group will be very appropriate for you. Please come. I will be attending as a participant in support of my 18 yr old son who has major depressive disorder.

Would you mind having a teacher join? I work with teens in MV and would like to learn about their mental health issues, how best to work with them, and be on the lookout for signs and symptoms. I understand fully if you want to keep this for parents only, though.

Thank you Sarah1000.

Harvardmom: There are lots of great, free mental health events locally where you could get this information. Please email me at sarah.gentile@comcast.net and I will send you a list for this month. Thanks.

@harvardmom: it is invaluable to have a teacher who will take the extra time to understand their student's needs. I certainly hope this group sees this and welcomes you open arms!

Appreciative parent- Yes, we LOVE the support we get from LASD and MVLA, both the teachers and the administration. MVLA has an awesome therapeutic program that provides on-campus mental health services to over 660 students a year plus individualized programs and support for youth with specific mental health issues. I just want to connect this teacher with the best people/resources possible for what she is hoping to learn. (My twin is a teacher! Teachers are the best.)