Raising Resilient Asian-American Kids: Guiding Our Children Through Rough Emotional Waters
	GENERAL MEETING Vance Academic Center (Room 105) Vance Hall, Central CT State University 1615 Stanley Street New Britain, CT Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Please join us for this FREE EVENT All are Welcome RSVP by Sept. 28, 2009 to apac@apacct.org Click HERE for more details on event and speaker

	A Lecture by Dr. Paula Chu Asian-American adolescent girls have the highest rates of depressive symptoms of all racial/ethnic and gender groups. Asian American college students report higher levels of depressive symptoms than white students. Asian American students as a group experience significantly more depression, anxiety, andisolation and have lower self-esteem and self-concept when compared to European Americans. It is not mere coincidence that Asian Americans are less likely to seek mental health services and are more likely to have psychotic diagnoses in inpatient and outpatient settings; these patterns relate directly to our own challenges as parents to "hear" and make room for our children's emotional lives. Without strong relational skills, children are left to resolve emotional battles on their own, an overwhelming task for any member of the human family. It is essential that we understand the importance of being emotional coaches to our children as their best defense against mood disorders and suicidal thoughts. Come and participate in a free interactive workshop by a recognized therapist that will help us help our children.

	Free screening and panel discussion of Joe Pantoliano’s new documentary, No Kidding, Me Too!
	Wednesday October 7, 2009 6:30 – 9pm Wilton High School’s Clune Center for the Arts, 395 Danbury Road   Prior to the screening, local agencies will participate in a mental health fair. For more information, call Wilton Youth Services at (203) 834-6241 In addition to Silver Hill Hospital, event sponsors include No Kidding Me Too!, Wilton Youth Services, Wilton Public Schools, Wilton Youth Council,Wilton Library, Wilton PTA Council, Wilton Family Y, Sped*Net Wilton, Trackside Teen Center and Norwalk Hospital. Additional information about the documentary is available http://www.nkm2.org Click HERE for a larger pdf of the image on the right.