Beyond Tragedy: ABC15 and KTAR News Host a Roundtable Discussion on Teen Violence and Mental Health in the Valley

ABC15 and KTAR News are teaming up to host a roundtable discussion on mental health and behavioral challenges among Valley teens and young adults. The discussion is in response to the increased coverage of teen violence and bullying in the East Valley over the past few months.

The two-hour roundtable will feature KTAR’s The Chris and Joe Show, along with ABC15’s Melissa Blasius, Ashley Holden, and Nicole Grigg. The first hour of the roundtable will focus on teen violence, which has gained more attention following the tragic death of Preston Lord. If you have questions or topics you would like the roundtable members to address regarding teen violence and mental health, you can email them at teenviolence@abc15.com before the event starts.

In the second hour of the roundtable, the discussion will shift to discussing primary issues impacting youth today, including mental health, bullying, and social media threats. The conversation will also explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected teens and their ability to navigate external stressors.

You can tune in to watch the roundtable from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday on your Roku, Amazon Fire Stick or other streaming devices via ABC15 app or stream it online at ABC15.com, ABC15 YouTube page or ABC15 mobile app. This roundtable is part of KTAR’s week-long “Youth on Edge” series which focuses on teen violence topics impacting our community.

If you have a news tip related to teen violence in the Valley, send an email to teenviolence@abc15