Adolescent Social Isolation and Loneliness

Being socially disconnected or perceiving the absence of companionship and support can have a large effect on health and mortality risk, including suicidality, for adolescents. This presentation will explore factors that lead to social isolation and loneliness, will determine how both physical and emotional health can be influenced and will discuss ways to improve social integration and support in order to improve outcomes and life satisfaction for adolescents.

Presented by Dr. Laura Leone, Social Worker.

Approved for 2.0 CE clock hours; no NBCC credit available for this workshop.

For more information or to register:  https://tpn.health/events/adolescent-social-isolation-and-loneliness/