“What I Wish My Parents Knew,” a 45-minute film that explores the inner struggle of children battling depression and anxiety in silence will be hosted by the City of West Sacramento on Feb. 18.

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - West Sacramento Parks and Recreation is hosting a screening of “What I Wish My Parents Knew,” a 45-minute film that explores the inner struggle of children battling depression and anxiety in silence.

Ten youth bravely share their pain living in crisis and express their feelings about what they wish their families would have known. The screening is followed by a Q&A session.

The screening will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the West Sacramento Recreation Center. Light refreshments will be provided.

An in-depth discussion facilitated by a mental health professional will follow the screening. This session provides an opportunity for attendees to ask questions, share their struggles and gain insights on supporting youth mental well-being.

Registration for the West Sacramento Parks and Recreation’s free event can be accomplished through the city’s website at https://westsacfun.activityreg.com/login_t2.wcs.

If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the city’s programs, services, activities and meetings, email [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance to request an auxiliary aid or accommodation.

The West Sacramento Recreation Center is located at 2801 Jefferson Blvd., West Sacramento. For more information about this event. contact the city’s recreation coordinator Claudia Salcedo at [email protected].