Risk and protective factors for youth and their mental health

Risk and protective factors for youth and their mental health
Risk and protective factors for youth and their mental health

LANSING

Most youth have both risk and protective factors that affect their experiences in life. A competent and consistent adult is one of the most important protective factors in a young person’s life and mental health.

Most of us interact with youth in some capacity, whether personally as a parent or family member or professionally as a teacher, coach or mentor. Do you know that you can make a big…