Mary Weakland presents "Having Important Conversations About Mental Health"

Mary Weakland will discuss the importance of student mental health with parents on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Mary Weakland will discuss the importance of student mental health with parents on Wednesday, Aug. 21.

Learn from a parent firsthand how important it is to have difficult, supportive conversations with your student around hard topics such as mental health, managing competing expectations, and alcohol and drug use. Sessions will be offered from 2-3 p.m. or 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Wick Alumni Center in the Dana Boardroom.

Mrs. Mary Weakland, a parent and national speaker on college student mental health, has joined Nebraska’s JED Campus team to support mental health, suicide prevention, and alcohol and other drug prevention efforts.