Teen Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges

Today’s younger generations are facing seemingly insurmountable odds – from the enduring impact of COVID-19 on their mental wellbeing to stigma, access to care and the increasing reliance on substance use.

This timely dialogue will explore the intersection of teen mental health and substance use challenges, with a special focus on:

• The role COVID-19 continues to play in the mental wellbeing of today’s youth
• How we can address the stigma surrounding teen mental health together
• Warning signs to look out for in youth and proven strategies for support
• The capacity issue for youth in need of mental health and substance use care
• The substance use trends among adolescents

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