Protecting Youth from Health Risk Behaviors

Authors

Alina Baltazar, Andrews UniversityFollow
Kathryn Conopio, Union College - LincolnFollow
Jacqueline MorenoFollow
Larry Ulery, Andrews UniversityFollow
Gary L. Hopkins, Institute for Prevention of AddictionsFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2013

Abstract

Between the ages of 13 and 25, youth go through major psychosocial changes—forming their own identity, becoming independent of their parents, establishing intimate friendships and relationships, struggling with academic goals, and eventually starting a career and even a family. During this time, they can experience difficulties adjusting to these changes and the stresses that ac - company them, and as a result, make behavioral choices that are dangerous and even life destroying. To avoid destructive choices, young people need support from significant others throughout this stage of their lives. What can educators, parents, and church and community leaders do to help prevent dangerous health-risk behaviors in youth?

Comments

Retrieved June 8, 2015 from The Journal of Adventist Education

First Department

Social Work

Second Department

Behavioral Sciences

Recommended Citation

Baltazar, Alina; Conopio, Kathryn; Moreno, Jacqueline; Ulery, Larry; and Hopkins, Gary L., "Protecting Youth from Health Risk Behaviors" (2013). Faculty Publications. 16.
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/behavioral-pubs/16