adolescent

Mental Health of Youth and Substance Use: Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents

ISSUP Webinar

22 October 2021

ISSUP Ukraine are pleased to present the Second Webinar in their Three-Part Series on 'Mental Health of Youth and Substance'. The Second Webinar will focus specifically on Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents.

Mental Health of Youth and Substance Use: Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents

22 October 2021

Kyiv

Ukraine

Alcohol and Cannabis Use and the Developing Brain

Scientific article

Purpose of Review Alcohol and cannabis are the most commonly used substances during adolescence and are typically initiated during this sensitive neurodevelopmental period. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the most recent...

Adolescent drug use before and during U.S. national COVID-19 social distancing policies

Scientific article

During the COVID-19 pandemic, countries around the world have introduced lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures to reduce the spread of the virus. Researchers are keen to understand how these policies and new measures have...

Association between Tobacco Consumption and Problematic Internet Use and the Practice of Physical Activity in Spanish Adolescents

Scientific article

Abstract The practice of physical activity is a healthy habit that offers health benefits. In contrast, the lack thereof may be associated with an increase in diseases, even at an early age. The objective of this study was to analyze the...

Association of Cigarette Type Initially Smoked With Suicidal Behaviors Among Adolescents in Korea From 2015 to 2018

Scientific article

Source: Kim SH, Jeong SH, Park E, Jang S. Association of Cigarette Type Initially Smoked With Suicidal Behaviors Among Adolescents in Korea From 2015 to 2018. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(4):e218803. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.8803 Abstract...

An Exploration of Substance Use Fundamentals & Youth Perspective on the Impacts of COVID-19

29 April 2021

Washington DC

United States

Register now: https://thenationalcouncil-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S7pXgI-VQcGzT4o0DEuexA

Thursday, April 29, 3:00 - 4:30pm ET (Washington, DC time)

The Developing Brain with Dr Ruben Baler

22 March 2021

Online

Mentor Foundation USA is hosting the webinar The Developing Brain with Dr Ruben Baler

Webinar: 'Adolescent Social Isolation and Loneliness'

19 March 2021

Washington DC

United States

Being socially disconnected or perceiving the absence of companionship and support can have a large effect on health and mortality risk for adolescents. This presentation will explore factors that lead to social isolation and loneliness; will determine how both physical and emotional health can be influenced; and will discuss ways to improve social integration and support in order to improve outcomes and life satisfaction for adolescents.