substance use prevention

Introduction

The US Department of Health and Human Services has recommended youth ages 6-17 years old get 60 minutes or more of combined moderate and vigorous physical activity each day.

Physical Activity Interventions Impacting Youth Substance Use & Mental Health: Free Webinar

Webinar Objectives:

1. Examine evidence-based physical activity interventions for influencing youth substance use and mental health

2. Explore research assessing physical activity, exercise and sport on later substance use and mental health of youth and young adults

3. Assess how prevention coalitions & organizations address physical activity, exercise and sports for youth

Looking for faith-based substance use prevention or wellness programs for youth?

In God’s Image (IGI) is a fully scripted program designed to give teachers, youth leaders, mentors, parents and service providers a quick and easy to use tool to promote spiritually and physically active, healthy and substance use-free lifestyles among adolescents.     

Why Prevention Specialists Should Address Multiple Adolescent Health Risks

Webinar Objectives:

1. Describe how US adolescents are at risk for multiple co-occurring health risks
2. Explain how physical inactivity, eating regular breakfast and getting 8 or more hours sleep each night is associated with substance use among adolescents
3. Identify effective multiple risk behavior programs for preventing youth substance use AND promoting healthy behaviors