Presentation and Treatment of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Emerging Adults
with Liz Jorgenson, CADC
Tuesday, November 19
9:00 am PT/12:00 pm ET
Duration: 1 hour
Recent research shows that nearly half of young adults struggle with their mental health, with substance use disorder as a common co-occurring issue. In this webinar, we will examine current research and perspectives on this trend, including the societal and cultural factors influencing the extension of adolescence into emerging adulthood. We will also look at effective treatment options for this population and explore how family therapy interventions, in particular, can support emerging adults even as they move toward greater independence and autonomy.
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Describe approaches for identifying and diagnosing possible presentations of mental illness in emerging adulthood
2. Define how three evidence-based treatment modalities—Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Family Therapy—can be effective for the young adult population
3. Discuss key family therapy interventions that can dramatically increase the well-being of young adults struggling with mental health and substance use disorders
Speaker bio:
Liz Jorgensen, CADC
Liz is the owner and director of Insight Counseling in Ridgefield, Connecticut. She has 30 years of experience in adolescent and adult psychotherapy and counseling. A consultant to Newport Healthcare, Liz is a nationally recognized expert in engaging resistant teens and motivating them to change. She was the coordinator of Adolescent Substance Abuse Services at Danbury Hospital, and created and ran the hospital’s outpatient programming during her 18 years there.