Westmoreland Reads - The Anxious Generation

The book for 2025-2026 is The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt.

The Anxious Generation cover image

Events

Monday, October 27, 7pm – A community panel was held at Pitt-Greensburg's Ferguson Theater. This event was free and open to the public. Watch the panel discussion online. Panelists included:

  • Dr. Mark Holtzman (HASD)
  • Jaimie Sebastianelli (HASD)
  • Dr. Jessica Ghilani (Pitt-Greensburg)
  • Gayle Pamerleau (Pitt- Greensburg)
  • Dr. Tonuia Smith (WCCC)
  • Veronica Braman (Pitt-Greensburg Nursing Alum)
  • Zakery Wiles (Gen-Z student).

Reading Group Materials

Reading Guide »

Anxious Generation Supplement » This site contains additional research, articles, information and more to supplement your reading.

Thought and Action Starter for Parents »

Discussion for Book Clubs »

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