Elmhurst hosts online series on 'Youth Issues During COVID'

The City of Elmhurst Commission on Youth is hosting a series of "Youth Issues During COVID."

The next virtual live event, sponsored by Amita Health and Dr. Jason Washburn, will be "Depression in Kids During COVID."

It will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14.

When is the change of mood seen in kids considered temporarily stress? When is it something you need to take action on where it could be the onset of a mental health disorder?

The program will cover emotional/behavioral difficulties related to covid and remote/hybrid learning. Many kids are struggling. Anger outbursts, strong mood fluctuations, and isolating are some areas parents are having concern.

The free event will take place live on the Elmhurst TV YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/elmhursttv.

For the Q&A portion at the end, email any questions to Jackie.Haddad-Tamer@elmhurst.org.

A link to the live event will be posted as the date gets closer.

Dr. Washburn is a board-certified clinical child and adolescent psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children, families, and caregivers in schools, communities, outpatient clinics, and hospitals. He has particular expertise in non-suicidal self-injury, suicide, violence, and other risky behaviors in youth.

Washburn received his M.A. and Ph.D.in clinical psychology from DePaul University, specializing in child and adolescent psychology. He is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies for the M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology at Northwestern University.