Dr. Catherine Day & Dr. Erica Lam
The Wellness Centre in Grand Cayman
www.wellnesscentre.ky
On this episode my colleagues and I discuss teenage suicide, harmful sexual behaviors for at risk youth, & trauma as the predominant adverse child experiences (watch this TEDXTalk on ACES https://youtu.be/95ovIJ3dsNk) that impact the mental health & wellbeing of youth.
We also link these factors to the behaviors of parents & adults significant to the youth, highlighting the importance of systemic resources, environmental supports, & role-models for healthy & adaptive functioning.
Connecting the cycle of adult misinformation & ill-health to the reinforcement of youth risk factors reveals the importance of holistic health practices throughout the lifespan.
For more information on the Alex Panton Foundation https://www.facebook.com/AlexPantonFoundation/
For more information on the Cayman Islands Mental Health Commission https://www.facebook.com/mhc.gov.ky/
