Social Media Showcase: David Luis Ortega will lead a discussion with his unique perspective as both a practicing psychologist and an active member of the gaming developer community. Luca Anna Koritsanszky, Boston University, School of Public Health Graduate Student will give a tour and take questions on Snapchat, Vine, Instagram, WhatsApp, Kik and other social media apps. Moderating the event will be Nancy Baym,  Day parent and author of Personal Connections in the Digital Age, Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research New England.

Wednesday, April 30th at 7:00 pm in Day’s Auditorium
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Social and Emotional Well Being Panel Discussion: Day’s PTO presents a panel of experts on teen mental health. Speakers will focus on how to identify mental health problems and develop coping skills. The discussion will cover the increasing number of issues today’s teens face, including pressure for social acceptance, body image, substance use, and depression. The panel will address how parents, educators, and the community can support and promote the social and emotional well-being of our teens. Panelists include Richard Saitz, M.D., Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health; Janice Furlong, Ph.D., Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University School of Social Work; Maxine Alcheck, Ph.D., Adolescent Psychologist; Meghan Hudson, School Psychologist at F.A. Day Middle School; and Moderator Hyeouk Chris Hahm, Ph.D., Associate Professor School of Social Work, Boston University.

Monday, May 12th at 7:00 pm in Day’s Auditorium