CDC Reports Increasing Mental Health Challenges for U.S. Teens

By Cathy Murphy, Director of Community Outreach

According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we are continuing to see a trend of declining mental health among our teens. The data showed more than 4 in 10 (42%) students felt persistently sad or hopeless and nearly one-third (29%) experienced poor mental health. The report also showed more than 1 in 5 (22%) students seriously considered suicide and 1 in 10 (10%) had attempted suicide in 2021...

Enjoy Atlanta Braves baseball during the 2023 season with family and friends while supporting Summit Counseling Center! Purchase tickets below that include a donation to The Summit. Four lucky attendees will be able to join the players on the field for pitching practice before the game. Winners will be announced on Thursday, May 25th - deadline to purchase tickets is May 20th!

Vlog: How to Help Your Child Manage Anxiety & Disruptive Emotions



by Stephen Walters, MDiv, MA, LPC

As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to see your child struggle with anxiety and disruptive emotions. Whether it's a new experience, a change in routine, or just everyday stresses, anxiety can manifest in a variety of ways in children. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help your child manage their anxiety and emotions in a healthy and productive way. In this video blog, Summit therapist Stephen Walters explores some effective techniques that you can use to support your child through their big feelings and help them feel more confident, calm, and in control!

United Way Presents: Child Well-Being 2023 Outlook: Insights for Impact

Thursday, April 18th

10:00 - 11:30 AM

Alpharetta First UMC

69 N Main St, Alpharetta

Updated regional and North Fulton-specific information, data and insights will be shared. Participants are invited to share their impressions and implications of the intersectionality with mental health. The discussion will inform a comprehensive perspective and provide momentum toward collective action. Join the conversation - we want to hear from you!

If you are unable to make it to our in-person meeting, feel free to view our live stream via our Facebook page!

Summer @ The Summit - Group Registration Closes on May 12th!

6-Week Groups Beginning in June 2023

@ Summit Office Locations

School may be almost out... but mental health is still in! Register your K-12th grade student for a 6-week therapy group by Friday, May 12th!

As a parent, you want what is best for your child, but it is not always easy to know what type of support they need. Summer groups are an opportunity to work on social and emotional skills, while also building connectedness,

communicating with others, and honing social skills in a group setting.

Join us for a 1.5-hour training that teaches how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to Question, Persuade, and Refer someone to help.

The signs of crisis are all around us, and we believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.

Take A Free Mental Health Screening!

Behavioral health – which includes mental health, substance use, and more – is a key part of your overall well-being. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a behavioral health professional.

Think of these as a checkup from your neck up! This program is completely anonymous and confidential, and immediately following the brief questionnaire you will see your results, recommendations, and key resources.