In partnership with Alberta Health Services, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is hosting “Guiding Youth through COVID-19: A Webinar for Youth Allies” on Monday, June 29, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., EST. This webinar is intended for parents, teachers, coaches, counsellors, healthcare professionals and anyone in a position to support and nurture open discussions with youth about substance use and mental health. It will cover the following topics:
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Experiences of youth during COVID-19 and implications for substance use and mental health;
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The impacts of media and social isolation on youth;
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A mental health literacy approach and how it relates to COVID-19;
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Guidance for providing youth with mental health support and harm reduction messaging during the pandemic and beyond, and
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COVID-19 resources for youth.
Register here for the webinar.
