Your Choice Prevention
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Episode 26: Youth Substance Abuse During COVID 19
Episode 26: Youth Substance Abuse During COVID 19
Episode 26: Youth Substance Abuse During COVID 19
Wednesday 15th September 2021
Matthew Quinn discusses youth substance abuse during COVID-19, offering practical tips for parents and professionals to help teens navigate these challenges.
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Get the buttons here!Teens, Stress, and Substance Use: Navigating COVID-19 Challenges
Depression seems to be going up if you look at some of the numbers with anxiety of teens in some of these surveys reporting anxiety, reporting depression symptoms, two times increase in serious consideration of suicide, more drinking alone among depressed and covid-concerned teens...
Matthew Quinn, a seasoned community relations expert with Rosecrance Health Network, takes center stage in this episode of 'Prevent This!' to tackle the pressing issue of youth substance abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic. As teens face unprecedented stress and isolation while sheltering at home, the risk of turning to substances has surged. Quinn brings his extensive background in psychology and substance abuse counseling to offer valuable insights and actionable advice for both parents and professionals.
He highlights the importance of recognizing warning signs and offers practical tips to help teens navigate these challenging times. From the spike in adult alcohol consumption to the dangers of vaping amidst a respiratory virus, this episode covers a wide range of crucial topics. Quinn emphasizes the need for connection, understanding, and creating a structured routine for teens. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to support young people through the complexities of the pandemic.