One of the greatest challenges for a parent is not knowing how to help their teenager struggling with mental health related issues. Whether it’s an eating disorder, anxiety, self-harm, drug and alcohol use, or school refusal, to name just a few of the concerns families are dealing with, access to youth support and mental health organisations can be difficult to tap into quickly.

Empowering Parents in Crisis (EPIC) is bringing together nine local youth organisations to discuss youth mental health in an open arena on Wednesday 22 June at Roseville Cinema, starting at 6.30 pm. 

EPIC is a community building, peer support organisation for parents and carers of teens in crisis.  Its goal is to provide peer support for parents whose teens are experiencing mental health challenges and/or choosing risky behaviors.  EPIC is aware that parents are better prepared to support their teen when they themselves feel supported.