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Prevention Of Substance Use In Adolescents In Glenn County, California, Gabriela Gonzalez
Prevention Of Substance Use In Adolescents In Glenn County, California, Gabriela Gonzalez
Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation
Goal Statement: The goal of this prevention plan is to promote awareness of the adverse effects of substance use in Glenn County through workshops and work with schools and the community to increase resources for adolescents to decrease their partaking of substance use.
Significant Findings: The rates of adolescent substance use in Glenn County, California, have rapidly increased. From 2019 to 2021, marijuana usage in adolescents was 16% (California Department of Education, 2023), and 8.9% of adolescents reported consuming alcohol (National Center for Drug Statistics, 2023). There are many consequences of the early use of substances, like poorer verbal memory, …
Reducing The Risk Of Depressive Disorders Among High School Students In Delaware, Ohio, Abigail C. Le Roy
Reducing The Risk Of Depressive Disorders Among High School Students In Delaware, Ohio, Abigail C. Le Roy
Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation
Goal Statement: The goal of this project is to increase awareness of adolescent depressive disorders and to identify resources and develop a plan to address risk factors.
Significant Findings: Central Ohio’s adolescent population faces challenges related to chronic disease, mental health, and addiction. Mental health challenges are increasing among high school students with a notable rise in depressive symptoms and depressive disorders. When depressive symptoms are left untreated, individuals may experience significant negative physical, social, and academic consequences. Additionally, risk-taking behaviors often increase and comorbid disorders become more likely. People are affected by their environments, and the socio-ecological model highlights …