PSV: Our Families Our Peace--How to Be an Ally for Children's Mental Health

This dynamic session walks families through what mental health symptoms and challenges feel like, sound like, and look like for their adolescent children academically, socially, and emotionally. Participants will further learn about the impact of allostatic load, micro/macro aggressions, imposter phenomenon, and racial trauma on their children. Families will then explore the four C’s of Care which include: Communicate-Conversation starters, Connect with your child, Check out resources, and Care for myself to support the mental health and well-being of themselves and their children.

This session is faciliated by Parastoo Massoumi, PhD, a consultant for The Steve Fund. Dr. Massoumi oversaw the organizations national SHINE Your Light campaign focused on the mental health and well-being of girls and young women of color. She has over a decade worth of experience serving students and families of color with high school, college and career preparation. Parastoo recently received her Doctorate in Education from Harvard University…