Mind Matters: Addressing Youth Mental Health and Trauma in Back-to-School Season
Identifying when a young individual might require assistance is crucial for their overall mental well-being. Recognizing that parents, educators, caregivers or community members might need to guide young individuals toward support, it's vital for individuals to be aware and informed about the mental health challenges youth and young adults may be facing and where they can turn to for support.
Watch Wraparound's most recent webinar and learn from a panel of mental health experts from our organization about common mental health challenges and trauma young people may face as they return back to school and how you can help create a supportive environment.
Closer look at youth mental health: High levels of depression, suicidal thoughts in teens
Mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, have been on the rise among youth across the nation. Adolescence is often a challenging time, and the current generation of youth are facing additional unique stressors that can feel especially overwhelming and lead to poor mental well-being. Parents, caregivers, and other adults in the lives of children may feel unequipped or unsure how to support youth experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties.
Wraparound clinicians, Dr. Courtney Weston (psychologist) and Rada Drča (clinical school liaison), joined Stephanie Brown of TMJ4 news Steph Connects for a two-part segment to discuss the stressors youth are facing, signs that a youth may be struggling with mental health issues, and how to support youth as they navigate these difficulties.