Join Dr. Mandakini Sadhir, Chief of Adolescent Medicine at the University of Kentucky, as she shares her frontline experiences of helping families manage digital life. Drawing on her work with kids, teens, and parents, Dr. Sadhir will offer practical strategies to overcome challenges while highlighting what really works when it comes to fostering healthy tech […]
K.N.O.W. 2 Prevent presents Adam Pletter, PsyD to discuss actionable tips for fostering a healthy relationship with technology, raising healthy, safe, and resilient children in today’s digital world. Register here.
Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Register here.
Finding out your child is being bullied is confusing and painful. Explore the factors involved when deciding when to step in to support a child, and when to give them space. Register here.
How to discuss safe driving with children and teens. Register now.
Operation Parent presents this webinar to introduce practical strategies to guide young people toward healthier choices. Learn age-appropriate ways to help students build confidence, resist peer pressure, and avoid high-risk behaviors. Register now.
Do the winter months get you down more than you think they should? Explore the signs and symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, when it’s time to see a doctor, and what treatment options are available. Register here.
Substance use disorders and mental illnesses are caused by overlapping risk factors. Explore the reciprocal relationship between substance use and mental illness, and discuss the role of genetics, environment, and trauma with a licensed therapist. Register here.
Virtual Zoom training on the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Free training: Following training, participants receive a kit by mail. Register now: ssal@drugcrisisinourbackyard.com
We are in the midst of a youth mental health crisis with teens increasingly reporting persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, along with increased suicide rates. Factors contributing to this crisis include the negative effects of social media, increased academic pressure, childhood trauma, alcohol and substance use, and social isolation. The good news is, research […]