Supporting Mental Health in Teens: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Joshua Rosenthal for a workshop focusing on teen mental health. In this parenting workshop, participants will learn the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in teens, ways to prevent these problems, and tips for effective communication and planning with and for your teen.
 
Objectives:
Participants will be able to:

• Describe the impact of puberty on teens physically, socially, and emotionally
• Understand the difference between clinical anxiety or depression vs. typical anxiety or moodiness
• Plan routines and techniques to address major mental health issues in teens
• Initiate action items for their own behavior to improve modeling and communication with their teens

Dr. Joshua Rosenthal, PsyD is the co-founder and CEO of Manhattan Psychology Group, PC and Manhattan Psychology Associates, PLLC, where he directs a team of more than 200 staff who provide comprehensive psychological, behavioral and educational services for children, adolescents and adults in the greater NYC metro area. He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (NY, NJ & FL) and PCIT-certified in the treatment of ADHD, Mood Issues, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders and relationship difficulties. Dr. Rosenthal regularly presents to parents, clinicians, schools and students about positive parenting, social skills training and CBT Treatments for Anxiety, ADHD and ODD. He has written on the behavioral treatment and executive function in children with epilepsy and ADHD. Dr. Rosenthal is also the founder of Big Apple Day Program and the Electronic Daily Report Card (eDRC). He has served as an Adjunct Clinical Supervisor for doctoral students in the CBT Child Program at Ferkauf Graduate School, Yeshiva University, and as a Voluntary Faculty Clinical Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Rosenthal received his BA in Psychology from University of Delaware and his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University – CW Post campus. He is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the New Jersey Psychological Association, New York State Psychological Association and Society of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology. Dr. Rosenthal resides in NYC with his wife and daughter.