Talk aims to reduce middle-school girls’ stress

Statistics show that nearly 25 percent of middle and high school students suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder and that stereotypes prevent 66 percent of them from seeking help.

Such numbers provided the impetus for “Girl Talk,” a workshop open to girls ages 11 to 16 and their parents on Sunday, April 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Westtown School, said a press release from the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls.

The program, sponsored by the fund in partnership with Minding Your Mind, will focus on the important issues young girls face today and healthy ways to overcome stress and challenges.

Topics for discussion will include dealing with stress and anxiety, building healthy relationships, identifying the symptoms of depression, and challenging perfectionism. Teens will learn how to help friends and when to reach out for help. In addition to sharing expertise, speakers from Minding Your Mind will deliver powerful messages of hope based on their own real-life experiences, the release said.

To RSVP or receive additional information, email katherine@ccfwg.org; call (484) 356-0940; or visit http://ccwomenandgirls.org/girl-talk/

The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls is a grant-making and education foundation dedicated to addressing the needs of women and girls in the county. For more than 18 years, the fund has raised awareness about the critical needs of women and girls, and has awarded over $2 million to 60 nonprofits. To learn more about the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls, visit www.ccfwg.org.  

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