The Challenges Facing America’s Youth
America’s youth are under more pressure than ever before. This presentation discusses some of those stressors in detail, including recent results from a national survey on youth violence and substance abuse. Also discussed in this presentation are typical developmental milestones and differentiating factors between “teenage angst” and youth struggling with worsening depression or suicidal thoughts, and the webinar also reviews strategies for assessing risk factors for suicide and strategies to improve access to proper care. The speaker also reviews tips for communicating with youth and assessing internet/technology use, including assessing for cyberbullying and suicidal thoughts/actions. This webinar is intended for psychologists, social workers, counselors and other mental health professionals.