Name
#236 - Improving Mental Well-Being in Military-Connected Youth
Date & Time
Monday, February 12, 2024, 12:00 PM
Speakers
Description
Many youths take pride in being part of a military-connected family. However, the source of their pride may involve unique circumstances and challenges that can impact their mental health. Mental health stands as a crucial issue on a national scale and ensuring the welfare of young people ranks as a foremost concern for the U.S. Surgeon General. This presentation will focus into the correlation between parental military service and the mental health of military-connected youth. It will also explore the various risks they face as well as available resources aimed at providing support for their overall well-being.
Location Name
Prince Georges Exhibit Hall A/B
Content Presented on Behalf of
USPHS/USSG/HHS
Learning Outcomes
Following this presentation, the participant will be able to:
1.Raise awareness about the mental health of youth in military families.
2.Identify risk and protective factors that exert influence on the mental health of youth
3.Understand the importance of protecting the mental health of youth
4.Describe and evaluate resources to support youth mental health in military families
1.Raise awareness about the mental health of youth in military families.
2.Identify risk and protective factors that exert influence on the mental health of youth
3.Understand the importance of protecting the mental health of youth
4.Describe and evaluate resources to support youth mental health in military families
Session Type
Posters
Dropdown Content Presented On Behalf Of:
USPHS/USSG/HHS