Peabody To Host Teen Mental Health Workshop

PEABODY, MA — Teens are invited to attend a special program at the Peabody Institute Library next month focusing on self-care, mental health, helping peers dealing with depression issues and suicide prevention.

The Samaritans are hosting the program from 3 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 22 designed to help teens understand their emotions and feel less alone.

The workshop will include a safe space for conversations and discussion on suicide myths, suicide prevention strategies, coping skills, identifying trusted adults and what to do when a friend needs help.

The program is open to teens in grades 6 through 12/

Registration is suggested, but not required, and can be done here. This event is free and open to the public. For more information please visit us online at the link below, or contact the Main Library at 978-531-0100.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)