A Healthy Lynnfield Presents 'Let's Talk About Anxiety"

A Healthy Lynnfield invites community members to “Let’s Talk About the “A” Word” with Jon Mattleman. This free online presentation focused on anxiety is taking place on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 7:00p.m. The 60-minute presentation, followed by a 30-minute Q&A, is part of A Healthy Lynnfield’s Caring Adult Academy.

This free webinar series is designed to equip parents, caregivers, educators, and other trusted adults with the knowledge and practical tools to better support the young people in their lives.

Running monthly through March, the series is designed to reach a wider audience through partnership. The other healthy living coalitions participating in this effort are: Healthy Peabody Collaborative, Tri-Town Community Council, Peabody Promise, and the North Reading Community Impact Team.

During his presentation, Mattleman, who has more than 30 years of experience as a therapist and presenter, will discuss how anxiety can significantly impact a young person’s ability to learn, connect, and thrive. This workshop helps caring adults recognize anxiety and provides practical tools to support anxious youth. Topics will include:

· Signs and symptoms of anxiety

· Stress vs. anxiety

· Social media’s impact

· How adults can unintentionally increase anxiety

· Practical strategies to support anxious youth.

To register go to https://ahealthylynnfield.org/current-events

The next webinar in the series is scheduled for December 9^th, and the topic will be Parenting Strong-Willed Kids with Mel Peirce.