The frequency, intensity and duration of cyberbullying and cyber harassment among youth pose a significant threat to their mental health and well-being. Youth who experience cyberbullying talk about the significant impact it has had on their lives, including their relationships with peers, feelings of safety and security and concerns with their health. This workshop will: 

In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued, “A Surgeon General's Advisory on Protecting Youth Mental Health.” The Advisory brought attention to the significant mental health issues experienced by our youth, further impacted by the pandemic. In 2019, 16% of youth ages 12 - 17 reported experiencing a major depressive episode in

Research focused on bullying and cyberbullying among children and teens has found that the toxic stress from bullying victimization has a direct impact on the developing brain. Being targeted for bullying, particularly long-term bullying, impacts specific regions of the brain, leading to chronic emotional stress, compromised mental health and physical and social dysfunction. Researchers believe

Adolescence is a time of great growth, change and development. It's a time when young adults can shape their brain’s development. It is also the time when the brain is more vulnerable to use and abuse than the adult brain. This workshop will explore the short and long-term impact of substance use on the developing

The CDC cited bullying as a widespread public health issue, referring to research that indicates bullying is common, and in many instances, shares a relationship with trauma, albeit a complex one. Being bullied can significantly impact the physical, emotional, social, academic and behavioral well-being of children and teens. Those who have been exposed to trauma

We know that at least one in four school-aged children have been exposed to a traumatic event that impacts learning and behavior. Using a trauma-informed approach with youth recognizes how prevalent trauma is and the many ways that trauma can manifest. Working with youth within a trauma-informed framework endeavors to avoid re-traumatization while focusing on