Webinar: The impact of pandemic life on teens

What are the implications of pandemic life on the health and well-being of our young people? How can parents and professionals equip and empower teens to make healthy decisions and adopt resilient behaviors? Join prevention expert Deirdre Flynn to examine emerging research about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent health. Discussion will focus on translating research findings into practical prevention efforts aimed at keeping the kids in your care healthy.

Objectives

• Review research about the effects of pandemic life on adolescent mental health and substance use
• Consider potential, far-reaching consequences of the pandemic on teen mental health
• Identify practical primary and secondary prevention efforts to keep the kids in your care healthy