Co-sponsored by the Foundation of the Bedford Central School District

Prior to the pandemic, the term “youth mental health crisis” was in common usage, and denoted a decades’ long rise in anxiety and depression. Then, peer isolation during the pandemic contributed to an even greater incidence of youth mental health problems and substance abuse. The demand for mental health professionals now exceeds the availability of providers in many areas. Family involvement can make all the difference – know the signs to look for and how to navigate the fallout from Covid and current mental health concerns for young adults.

You’re Not Done Yet: Parenting Young Adults in an Age of Uncertainty is a clear-eyed, optimistic guide for parents with adult children who need help navigating the challenges to launching an independent life.

Join us for a wine and cheese reception prior to the discussion.

B. Janet Hibbs, LMFT, Ph.D. with 30 years of clinical and academic experience, is a recognized authority on family issues, with a focus on parent-child-generational and partner relationships. She is also the author of Try To See It My Way: Being Fair in Love and Marriage. Dually licensed as a psychologist and family therapist, Dr. Hibbs holds the highest credential in the marriage and family therapy field, as an Approved Supervisor for the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Dr. Hibbs is also the recipient of the PPA Psychology in the Media award for 2021.

Antony Rostain, MD, MA Chief and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Cooper University Health Care and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Life Fellow American Academy Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Gold Humanism Award, University of Pennsylvania, 2017, Board Member of the Higher Education Mental Health Alliance, 2017-present. Dr. Rostain’s research interests focus on improving clinical outcomes for patients across the lifespan with neurodevelopmental disorders, and on creating effective service systems for these patients and their families.

Moderated by Vanessa Smith.