Name: When Worry Becomes More: Understanding Anxiety in Today’s Youth
Start: 2026-03-05T18:00:00-08:00
Location: Maury Young Arts Centre

$When Worry Becomes More: Understanding Anxiety in Today\u2019s Youth$

Life transitions, social pressures, and the digital world can make worry a daily experience for children and teens. But how do we know when anxiety is a normal part of growing up—and when it’s a signal to reach out for help? Join Dr. Kimberley Da Silva, a leading North Vancouver psychologist, as she demystifies anxiety for parents, educators, and caregivers. Drawing on years of experience speaking to schools, PAC groups, and professional development sessions, Dr. Da Silva explores the spectrum of anxiety, the difference between everyday stress and anxiety disorders, and practical ways to support young people. She’ll also address how social media and modern pressures can amplify worry, and provide guidance on when intervention is warranted.
This accessible session is for anyone supporting ages 10–100 who wants clarity, confidence, and actionable strategies for navigating life’s anxious moments.
About the Speaker, Dr. Kimberley Da Silva, Registered Psychologist, North Shore Anxiety Clinic:
Dr. Kimberley Da Silva is a Registered Psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and their families. Her practice focuses on teaching effective coping skills, addressing emotional and behavioral challenges, and enhancing family functioning. Dr. Da Silva collaborates with young clients and their parents to foster healthier relationships and build resilience in the face of life’s challenges.
The Global Perspectives Speaker Series (GPSS) is produced by one of the Whistler Institute’s working committees. Topics are selected based on a blend of community input, contemporary global conversations, and access to speakers. These evening events focus on the world’s greatest challenges, elevating leading experts and game changers to share bold ideas, new perspectives, and disruptive concepts that have the potential to create positive change in the world today and into the future.
About the Whistler Institute
The Whistler Institute is a registered charity funded through private donors, foundations, government grants, and fees for service. We facilitate and promote place-based learning opportunities, and our mission is to influence change and inspire minds through education and thought leadership. The Whistler Institute gratefully and respectfully acknowledges that we operate on the land now known as Whistler, located on the shared, unceded territories of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Nation and Líl̓wat Nation.