CHOC Mental Health Education Program | Under Pressure: Helping your Child with School Stress & Academic Struggles

Struggles at school are common for many children and teens. This presentation will review possible reasons that students have a hard time at school, as well evidence-based strategies for parents to support their child’s well-being and help get them back on track. In addition, a brief overview will be given on types of formal accommodations schools may be able to provide.

Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Time: 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

Location: Zoom

Target Audience: Parents/General Community

Presenter: Kevin Rowen, PsyD, Pediatric Psychologist, CHOC Intensive Outpatient Program

Languages Available: English

Topic Age Range: School District Wide (Pre-K – 12th Grade)

Duration: 45-minute presentation

Objectives:

• Consider multiple reasons why students struggle in school
• Learn strategies parents can use to support their children/teens struggling in school
• Explore formal avenues of support that schools can offer students