Adolescent Health: A Prevention and Public Health Framework

3 units

This graduate course will offer an understanding of adolescent development, health, mental health, well-being, family systems, and the contributors of success and the causes of injury and death in this population. Students will examine how overall youth wellbeing can be achieved and the manners in which problems such as suicide, substance abuse and risky sexual behaviors are addressed through prevention, deterrence programs and interventions. 3 units.