Youth are more connected than ever, and those connections have changed how our youth connect. With a full 35% of teens preferring digital communications with their peers instead of in-person connections, there has been a real decline in face-to-face social interactions. At the same time, there has been a sharp rise in mental health issues among our youth. Many of our kids are lonelier, less satisfied and less happy with their lives than ever before. How to make the way forward in our deeply connected but unconnected world is key to their health and welfare. This workshop will examine exactly how our youth connect, as well as:

• The rise in mental health issues among youth, including major depressive disorder, self-harm and suicide
• Current trends in social media and digital communication
• Communities and inclusion in the online, connected world
• How we can help youth bridge the deficit of person-to-person connections and relationships

If you wish to register for a webinar, please contact Amy Nace at alnace@pmyf.org or call 717-367-1536, ext. 2.