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BEYOND THE MOOD SWINGS: A Parent’s Guide to Teen Mental Health

presented by Tony  Weaver  Jr.,  Renowned  TEDx  Speaker,  Award‑ Winning  Author,  Social Impact  Innovator,  and  Creator  of  “Weirdo” —  The  Nerdy  Kid’s  Instruction  Manual for  Self‑Love  and  Confidence

Understanding Your Teen Begins With Understanding Their World.

Your teen’s moods aren’t just “phases.” They’re signals. In a time when youth mental health is in crisis, award‑winning storyteller and advocate Tony Weaver Jr. helps Black parents decode what’s really happening beneath the surface.

Drawing from his viral TEDx talks, national teaching experience, and powerful personal story of surviving depression and suicide as a teen, Tony offers practical, culturally relevant tools that help families confront the mental‑health challenges modern teens face — from social‑media burnout and loneliness to academic pressure and identity stress.

Through his work with kids across the country and his critically acclaimed book Weirdo, Tony has become a leading voice in youth mental‑health advocacy —using comic‑book storytelling, technology literacy, and radical empathy to help parents and young people thrive together.

This masterclass bridges the gap between generations, showing parents how to support their teens not just through hard times — but toward healing, belonging, and resilience.

What You’ll Learn Inside This Masterclass:

Recognize the Real Crisis — Understand why teen mental health rates are at record highs and how Black youth are disproportionately affected.

Listen Before You Lecture — Learn how to become a safe place long before difficult conversations begin.

Parenting in the Digital Age — Discover how Internet algorithms shape your child’s self-worth and how to teach critical media and tech literacy.

Balance Love and Boundaries — Know when to monitor devices and when to trust your teen, and how to set rules without breaking trust.

Break Generational Silence — Address racism, trauma, and stigma affecting Black youth mental health with tools that actually fit our kids’ realities.

Replace “Tough Love” with Real Grace — Explore why traditional approaches can backfire and how to communicate love vulnerably and authentically.

Who This Masterclass Is For:

Parents struggling to understand their teen’s emotions and online world.

Families looking for practical ways to build trust and communication through mental‑health challenges.

Caregivers of Black teens who want strategies that acknowledge culture, context, and  community.

Anyone ready to move from reaction to prevention — building connection instead of conflict.

About Your Instructor: Tony Weaver Jr.

Tony Weaver Jr. is a TEDx speaker, author, and social impact innovator recognized for revolutionizing youth mental health education through storytelling. A People Magazine “Best Book of the Year” honoree and Eisner Award nominee, Tony’s mission bridges pop culture and mental wellness—giving teens the language to love themselves and parents the tools to guide them gracefully through the storm.