10th Annual Permian Basin Mental Health Conference

The Rise of Anxiety, Depression, and Other Emotions  in Adolescents and How we Can Help!

Objectives: 

Increase Understanding of Adolescent Emotional Development:

• Explore the spectrum of emotions experienced by adolescents, including joy, sadness, disgust, anger, boredom, and anxiety.
• Discuss how these emotions influence adolescent behavior, academic performance, and social interactions.

Analyze the Rise of Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents:

• Examine current research and statistics on the increasing prevalence of anxiety and depression among adolescents.
• Identify contributing factors, including technology, social media, academic pressures, and family dynamics.

Understand the Impact of Different Emotions:

• Explore how emotions affect adolescent mental health and well-being.
• Discuss strategies for recognizing and addressing these emotions in a school setting.

Develop Effective Assessment and Diagnostic Tools:

• Review tools and techniques for assessing a range of emotions in adolescents, including anxiety and depression.
• Learn how to use these tools to create a comprehensive picture of a student's emotional state.

Explore Evidence-Based Interventions and Therapeutic Approaches:

• Examine therapeutic methods for managing specific emotions such as anxiety, anger, and sadness.
• Discuss strategies for fostering positive emotions like joy and reducing negative ones like disgust and boredom.

Enhance Skills for Crisis Intervention and Prevention:

• Develop skills for identifying and intervening in emotional crises, including those involving intense emotions such as anger and deep sadness.
• Learn about preventative measures that promote emotional resilience and well-being.

Promote Collaboration and Communication:

• Foster collaboration between school counselors, mental health professionals, and families to address a wide range of emotions in adolescents.
• Share strategies for effective communication with students about their emotional experiences and needs.

Empower School Counselors and Mental Health Professionals:

• Provide training on self-care and professional development to manage the emotional demands of supporting adolescents.
• Share best practices for managing a diverse caseload, including students dealing with various emotions.

Host or Publisher Midland ISD