Learning Outcomes:

Understanding Teen Mental Health

• Recognise common mental health challenges in teenagers, including anxiety, depression, and stress.
• Learn how teenage brain development impacts emotions, decision-making, and behaviour.
• Identify warning signs that a teen may be struggling and know when to seek professional help.
• Effective Communication with young people

Preventing & Addressing Drug Use

• Understand why teens experiment with drugs, alcohol, and vaping.
• Learn about the effects of substance use on the teenage brain and body.
• Develop strategies for open, non-judgmental conversations about drugs and peer pressure.
• Recognise early warning signs of substance use and know what steps to take if a problem arises.

Social Media & Digital Safety

• Understand the impact of social media on self-esteem, mental health, and social interactions.
• Learn about online risks, including cyberbullying, grooming, and excessive screen time.
• Discover ways to set healthy boundaries and model positive screen habits at home.
• Gain tools to help teens balance social media use with real-life connections.

Supporting Healthy Teen Relationships

• Identify the differences between healthy, unhealthy, and toxic relationships.
• Learn how to talk to teens about dating, friendships, boundaries, and consent.
• Recognise signs of emotional, verbal, or physical abuse in teen relationships.
• Develop strategies to support teens in making safe, respectful choices in friendships and dating.