Community Conversations is an ongoing event series dedicated to open discussions on the mental health and wellness topics that impact our community, offering a space for education, support, and collaboration.
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Stay tuned to learn more about our future panel discussions.
If you are interested in being on our next panel, please contact Jade Adalbert at [email protected]
If you are interested in being on our next panel, please contact Jade Adalbert at [email protected]
Past Events
Jan. 6, 2025- Vaping 101: What Every Parent Needs to Know
This recorded presentation, originally held on January 6, 2025, features Tricia Dahl, Senior Research Assistant at Yale University School of Medicine. Tricia brings extensive expertise in clinical trials focused on adult and adolescent substance abuse and has contributed to groundbreaking research on the effects of tobacco use on adolescents. Having presented at over 70 schools across Connecticut, Tricia is passionate about sharing resources and insights with students, parents, educators, and administrators on the risks and behavioral effects of e-cigarette use.
In this presentation, Tricia covers:
Current trends in youth e-cigarette and vape use, including Connecticut-specific data.
The health risks associated with vaping, including addiction and exposure to harmful substances.
Practical tools for parents to address and prevent vaping.
Resources for quitting vaping, tailored for both youth and adults.
Watch the recording to learn more and join us in raising awareness about the dangers of vaping.
In this presentation, Tricia covers:
Current trends in youth e-cigarette and vape use, including Connecticut-specific data.
The health risks associated with vaping, including addiction and exposure to harmful substances.
Practical tools for parents to address and prevent vaping.
Resources for quitting vaping, tailored for both youth and adults.
Watch the recording to learn more and join us in raising awareness about the dangers of vaping.
Oct. 28, 2024- Community Conversations on Youth Mental Health
Our Community Conversations on Youth Mental Health event was a fantastic success! With an engaged crowd and insightful panelists, the evening was filled with meaningful discussions and valuable information. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event impactful for our community!