Peer influences on substance use and mental health during adolescence
Submitted by Edie
- 8 June 2023
Presented by Dr Louise Birrell and Dr Jack Andrews, this webinar is for school staff, parents, and any health professionals interested in peer influences on substance use and mental health. In this webinar, they examine trends in adolescent substance use and mental health.
They explore the profound impact of peers on shaping mental health and substance use patterns among young people. They discuss both positive and negative impacts and touch on new interventions attempting to harness the positive aspects of peer influence to improve outcomes among adolescents.
