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"Who turned the console orange?" How Inside Out 2 explores emerging anxiety in adolescents

Join the Children’s Mercy Kansas City Depression and Anxiety in Youth (DAY) Clinic and Office for Community Impact for a viewing of clips from the Inside Out movies, alongside a guided discussion about anxiety experienced by adolescents. Topics for discussion will include:

  • Developmental and psychological factors impacting mental health into the teenage years
  • Analyze the characters and emotions in "Inside Out"
  • Understanding the connections among emotions and how each emotion plays a critical role 
  • How memories and beliefs shape our identity
  • Peer and parent relationships in the teenage years
  • What can we do about anxiety?

In addition to a forum for youth to discuss their experiences and helpful resources for caregivers, there will also be refreshments, giveaways and a chance to win prizes.


Event Details


When: Thursday, November 21, 2024

Where: Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Library, Truman Forum Auditorium
4801 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64112

Time: 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: November 18, 2024

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