Youth and Family Recovery for the Future

Recovery is not simply the absence of symptoms — it is a process of building meaningful lives, healthy relationships, and opportunities to thrive. For youth in recovery, definitions of recovery are emerging that recognize the unique developmental experiences of youth and differences in youth social contexts. Family recovery takes the concept of recovery a step further by emphasizing that recovery is not only a personal journey, but also one that can be supported by and transformational for the full family.

This webinar, hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), will explore emerging definitions of youth recovery as well as strategies that elevate youth voice, strengthen family engagement and family recovery, expand youth and family peer support.

Speakers:

• Dr. Jordan Jurinksy, Assistant Professor in Applied Developmental Science, Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development, Tufts University
• Kelly Davis, Vice President of Peer and Youth Advocacy, Mental Health America
• Dr. Michelle Sherman, Board Certified Couple and Family Psychologist and Author of Resources for Adults/Teens/Caregivers who Love Someone with a Mental Illness or PTSD