Forum: Parents - Let's Talk about the Teenage Mental Health Crisis

Don't miss this important event for parents on dealing with the Teenage Mental Health Crisis.

Australia is facing a serious mental health crisis among teenagers with more than 1 in 5 experiencing a mental health issue such as depression in the previous 12 months. The North Shore Synagogue presents an important event featuring a panel of experts in adolescent mental health specifically designed to inform parents and other family members how to recognise the signs of mental health and how to seek support for the health of young people and their families.

Featuring mental health educator, Rabbi Shalom Hammer, Professor Garry Walter (psychiatrist), Dee Fittinghoff (Moriah College psychologist) and Emma Cohen (JewishCare).

Rabbi Shalom Hammer

A certified mental health instructor based in Israel, Rabbi Hammer founded Gila's Way, which champions mental health awareness and educates towards suicide prevention worldwide. He has authored ten books, including his “Gila Spreads Joy” series of children’s books on empathy. He is a sought after lecturer in Israel and abroad.

Professor Garry Walter AM

A child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist of international renown, Prof Walter is affiliated with The University of Sydney where, he has served as Professor at the Centre for Values, Ethics and the Law in Medicine and as Chair of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Dee Fittinghoff

Dee is the High School Psychologist at Moriah College and primarily works with Years 10-12. Dee has spent the past 25 years working with children, teens, parents and families.

Emma Cohen

Emma Cohen is the coordinator of the Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy for JewishCare NSW.

Presented by The North Shore Synagogue together with Masada College, BJE and Kehillat Masada.