Adolescent Treatment Learning Series
This video learning series were created in partnership with the Utah State Youth Treatment Implementation Grant of the Utah Department of Human Services – Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health and the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Utah. The video series consists of four learning video sections (created in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021) and cover a range of topics related to understanding, preventing, and treating adolescent substance use. The video series was designed to provide information on foundational concepts and best practice to providers, educators, adolescents, and parents/caregivers with the goal of improving the lives of youth.
2021
The 2021 learning video section discusses topics such as engaging adolescents in treatment, prevalence of adolescent substance use, effects of substance use on the brain/body, and other mental health concerns related to substance use. The 15 videos in this series were developed for three audiences: 1) Providers, 2) Adolescents, and 3) Parents/Caregivers. The videos were designed to address topics for each audience and present relevant information in a brief video format (typically 4-6 minutes).
Provider
Videos presented by: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez & Dr. Aaron Fischer
Section Videos:
- How do adolescents access treatment for substance use?
- How do I engage adolescents in treatment?
- What is the prevalence of substance use for adolescents in Utah?
- Why do some adolescents use substances and others do not?
- Awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion for adolescents in substance use treatment.
Adolescent
Videos presented by: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez & Dr. Aaron Fischer
Parent/Caregiver
Videos presented by: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez & Dr. Aaron Fischer
Section Videos:
- What are the most common substances used by adolescents in Utah?
- Why do some adolescents use substances and others do not?
- What are the signs of substance use in adolescents?
- What are other mental health concerns related to substance use?
- What can I do if my adolescent is using substances?
2020
The 2020 learning video section discusses the substance use rates and potential consequences of the most commonly used substances by Utah adolescents, the development of a substance use disorder, and the framework and implementation of a multi-tiered behavioral and mental health system of support within schools.
2019
The 2019 learning video section explores the substance use rates and common effects of a variety of substances among Utah adolescents, highlights the differences in treatment engagement among adolescents, and examines the outcomes of culturally adapted treatments for adolescent substance use.
Trends in Vaping and Other Tobacco Products Among Adolescents
Presenter: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez
Outcomes of Standard and Culturally Adapted Substance Use Treatments for Racial and Ethnic Minority Adolescents
Presenter: Dr. Jason Burrow-Sánchez
2018
The 2018 learning video section focuses on the social and brain development of adolescents, the influence substances can have on the adolescent brain, and technology-based interventions for the treatment of adolescent substance use.
Provider
How do adolescents access treatment for substance use?
Video Description: This video provides information for providers on the ways adolescents can access treatment for substance use.
How do I engage adolescents in treatment?
Video Description: This video provides information for providers on ways to engage adolescents in substance use treatment.
What is the prevalence of substance use for adolescents in Utah?
Video Description: This video provides information for providers on the most used substances by adolescents in Utah.
Why do some adolescents use substances and others do not?
Video Description: This video provides information for providers on possible reasons some adolescents use substances and others may not – considers behavioral and biological perspectives.
Awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion for adolescents in substance use treatment.
Video Description: This video provides information for providers on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the content of substance use treatment.
Adolescent
What are the effects of substances on the brain/body?
Video Description: This video provides information for adolescents on the effects that substances have on the brain and body.
Why do people use substances?
Video Description: This video provides information for adolescents on possible reasons why some adolescents use substances and others may not – considers behavioral and biological perspectives.
How do I access support/treatment for substance use?
Video Description: This video provides information for adolescents on ways to obtain support and/or treatment for substance use.
What are other mental health concerns related to substance use?
Video Description: This video provides information for adolescents on commonly occurring mental health concerns related to substance use.
What are effective strategies that can help me?
Video Description: This video provides information for adolescents on strategies that can be effective in supporting them.
Parents/Caregiver
What are the most common substances used by adolescents in Utah?
Video Description: This video provides information for parents/caregivers on the most used substances by adolescents in Utah.
Why do some adolescents use substances and others do not?
Video Description: This video provides information for parents/caregivers on possible reasons why some adolescents may use substances and others may not – behavioral and biological perspectives considered.
What are the signs of substance use in adolescents?
Video Description: This video provides information for parents/caregivers on signs that may indicate an adolescent is experiencing issues with substance use.
What are other mental health concerns related to substance use?
Video Description: This video provides information for parents/caregivers on commonly occurring mental health concerns related to substance use.
What can I do if my adolescent is using substances?
Video Description: This video provides information for parents/caregivers on accessing support and services for adolescent substance use.