What Adolescents - or Teenagers - Need to Thrive

This course aims to highlight the importance of meaningful connections in the lives of adolescents to help them thrive. The learning outcomes include understanding the impact of depression and anxiety on youth, recognizing the significance of building meaningful connections, and learning practical strategies to support adolescents in developing these connections. The course teaches skills such as identifying protective factors, creating supportive environments, and fostering resiliency in young people. The teaching method involves a TEDx talk format with a focus on research-based insights and practical strategies. The intended audience for this course is educators, parents, mentors, and anyone interested in supporting the well-being and development of adolescents.