“Breaking The Stigma” For Teen Mental Health In Chattanooga

Published April 6, 2023 at 5:05 PM EDT

As more children and teens here in Tennessee and elsewhere struggle with mental health issues, we’re seeing more efforts to shine a light.

Next week, the Mayor’s Youth Council here in Chattanooga and Be the Change Youth Initiative are hosting “Breaking the Stigma” - a free event on teen mental health - at Waterhouse Pavilion on Monday from 6 PM to 8 PM.

Manushree Navaneethakrishnan is a member of the Mayor’s Youth Council

Sydney Guerrette is founder and president of Be The Change.

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