Why Are Young People Struggling with Substance Use and Mental Health?

420 University Blvd,Indianapolis IN 46202

06 October, 2022

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Young people are struggling with mental health and substance use now more than ever. But why? Has it always been this way? Or did things get much worse following the COVID-19 pandemic? During this panel discussion, presented by Hope Academy, clinical experts and people with lived experience will help us answer these questions and provide insight on how we can move forward to best serve our most vulnerable youth. This panel discussion is for anyone who works with teens including parents, counselors, clinicians, and school professionals. Panelists include: Janice Gabe, LCSW, LCAC, Founder and President of New Perspectives of Indiana, Inc.Dr. Leslie Hulvershon, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist & Chair of the IU School of Medicine Department of PsychiatrySarah Platt, Hope Academy Recovery Coach and Former StudentChris Platt, Parent of Young Person in RecoveryThe panel discussion will be moderated by Dr. Zachary Adams, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at IU School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. This free event is possible, thanks to the IU School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, FSSA Division of Mental Health and Addiction and SAMHSA.