Pa Masonic Youth Foundation Presents

Emerging Trends and Future Challenges in Youth Mental Health    

Thurs, April 16, 2026 from 9am - 12pm 

Live Webinar

Course Objectives

The landscape of youth mental health is rapidly evolving in response to social, technological, and environmental changes. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the numbers of children and adolescents experiencing major depressive episodes and anxiety, mood, attention and behavior disorders. One in five of our youth experience mental illness while nearly one in three adolescents will meet the criteria for an anxiety disorder by the age of 18. This workshop will examine the latest trends, data, and research shaping the mental well-being of today’s young people. Participants will explore the factors influencing youth mental health - including social media exposure, post-pandemic adjustment, identity development, academic pressures, and global uncertainty - and consider how these forces intersect.

Objectives

1. Participants will learn about current mental health issues impacting youth;
2. Attendees will gain an understanding of the impact of technology on the mental health of youth;
3. Participants will examine the risk and protective factors impacting the mental health of youth;
4. Attendees will review resources and learn strategies that help improve the mental health of youth.

Presenter: Deborah McCoy

CEU offered:3

Fees: Training is Free but CEU certificate is an additional cost
$15 for members of NASW and $25 for non-members
The evaluation request for ceus will be given at time of training via online link

To register for training contact Amy Nace at 717-367-1536 x2 or alnace@pmyf.org 

Disclaimer: 

Please note these credits are accepted for PA State license only:
NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers, marriage and family therapist and professional counselors by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapist and Professional Counselors, call your state licensing  board to verify CEU's