Adolescent Substance Use and Risk Behaviours in the Mediterranean Region

Objective: To help adults manage risks relating to adolescent substance use in line with evidence-based prevention principles.
At one time or another, most of us have had a conversation with a young person that didn’t quite go as planned. Maybe the topic was uncomfortable, perhaps the young person didn’t say much, or you just weren’t sure how to make your message resonate.
Thursday, April 29, 3:00 - 4:30pm ET (Washington, DC time)
Mon, Mar 29, 2021 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT (Washington, DC time)
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.
Thursday, March 4, 2021, 12pm-1pm ET (Washington, DC time, corresponding to 11CT/10MT/9PT)