Psychologists Discuss How COVID-19 is Affecting Teens
Panelists Dr. Amy Mezulis, Professor and Chair, Clinical Psychology at Seattle Pacific University and founder of Joon Care, along with members of the Joon therapist team share practical tips and resources on how we can support our teens and young adults during this challenging period.
In this informative live session you will learn:
How to support seniors navigating the grief of losses of anticipated experiences such as proms, sports, graduations and other social celebrations.
How to help high school and college students experiencing academic stress over remote learning.
What early data is telling us about the mental health impact of social distancing on our teens.
How to apply evidence-based therapy and scientifically-backed techniques to help instill calm, control, and hope in our families.
This webinar was brought to you by the Joon Care team:
Amy Mezulis, Michelle Kuhn, Jordan Skalisky, and Thomas Pankau.
Schedule a free consultation. Speak with one of our care coordinators and learn more about working with a Joon therapist.
Amy Mezulis, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who received her BA from Harvard University and her MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology from University of Wisconsin – Madison. Dr. Mezulis provides services to older children, adolescents and adults utilizing an evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral approach that includes mindfulness and acceptance-based treatments. Dr. Mezulis has specialized training in mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, suicidality and self-injury, trauma, substance use, and adolescent development. She is currently a professor in the PhD program in Clinical Psychology at Seattle Pacific University.
Michelle Kuhn, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who received her BA from The George Washington University and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Seattle Pacific University. Dr. Kuhn provides services to children, adolescents, and their families, utilizing evidence-based behavioral and cognitive-behavioral approaches. She has specialized training in mood and anxiety disorders, suicidality and self-injury, attention and behavior problems, and trauma. Dr. Kuhn also researches new treatments for children and their families in the field of neurodevelopment disorders.
My name is Jordan Skalisky, I’m a master’s level clinician working on my PhD in Clinical Psychology. My primary area of focus is working with older adolescents and young adults, such as college students, who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and/or substance use. I primarily take a cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approach with clients. I love what I do because I love helping others find hope. I love seeing others light up and find meaning within themselves.
