SCHOOL AND FAMILY CONNECTIONS DURING ADOLESCENCE

CONTRIBUTES TO A POSITIVE HEALTH OUTCOMES DURING ADULTHOOD

Risks experienced by Youths

17 percent of the youths attempt suicide
19 percent of teenagers get bullied at
school
14% of the youth misuse pain killers drugs
prescription

School and family Connections help in protecting

the Youth
Adults who experienced strong during their youth ages were 48-66%
and are less likely to experience the following problems :-
Experience violence
Mental health problems
Engage in addictive substances
Get involved in risky sexual behavior.

Schools , families and service providers can help

the youth

Schools can develop and implement

programs that aims at developing youths

Parents can have open and frequent

conversations with youth

providers can discuss issues pertaining

relationships and school experiences with
the youth.