Building Healthy Communities
The social, emotional, and mental wellbeing of our students is central to their capacity to learn, grow and thrive. The Building Healthy Communities ongoing event series aims to provide adults and youth with information and tools essential to navigating the unique pathways of youth development with confidence.
September 14, 2023 | 6-7:30 p.m.
At the Educational Support Center | 1500 E 128th Ave Thornton, CO
Join the Adams 12 Five Star Schools community for a showing of Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age, a documentary that delves into how the tech revolution has reshaped adolescence and its effects on substance use. This film explores strategies to encourage healthy decision-making and support teen mental health. Learn more about our teens’ current reality of being flooded by images on social media, movies, and TV shows about vaping, drugs, and alcohol.
Screenagers Under The Influence focuses on practical solutions for keeping our teens safe in a changing world.
Topics that will be covered:
- Debunking myths about alcohol and drugs
- Social media and addictions
- Stress, anxiety, and depression among teens
- Strategies for prevention
Child care will be provided for children who are potty trained and are 3 years old or older. This movie is only appropriate for children 10 years old or older.
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Missed one of our previous events?
Watch the Spanish recording of our Building Healthy Communities: Strengthening Relationships During Challenging Times Webinar that took place on February 24, 2022
Watch the English recording of our Building Healthy Communities: Strengthening Relationships During Challenging Times Webinar that took place on February 24, 2022
Watch the English recording of our Building Healthy Communities: Understanding Youth Suicide Webinar that took place on December 9th, 2021