Assessing the Behavioral Health of Millennials

Introduction (5 mins)

1. Overview of the course objectives
2. Why millennial mental health is a crucial focus
3. Key topics to be covered

Section 1: What Trends Are Emerging in Millennial Mental Health? (20 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
   1. Framing millennial mental health in the current context
2. What Does the Research Say? (5 mins)
   1. Key findings from studies on millennial mental health
3. Millennials and Depression (3 mins)
   1. Statistics and impact on daily life
4. Millennials and Anxiety (3 mins)
   1. Prevalence and contributing factors
5. Millennials and Substance Use (3 mins)
   1. Patterns and correlations with mental health
6. Millennials and Trauma (3 mins)
   1. Exposure to trauma and its long-term effects
7. Summary (1 min)

Section 2: Why Are Behavioral Health Issues Rising for Millennials? (25 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
   1. Contextualizing the rise in mental health issues
2. The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health (5 mins)
   1. Screen time, comparison culture, and self-esteem
3. The Impact of Constant News on Mental Health (3 mins)
   1. Stress and information overload
4. The Impact of Helicopter Parenting on Mental Health (4 mins)
   1. Overprotection and reduced resilience
5. The Impact of Stigma on Mental Health (3 mins)
   1. Barriers to seeking help
6. The Impact of Burnout on Mental Health (3 mins)
   1. Workplace stress and overachievement
7. The Impact of Loneliness on Mental Health (4 mins)
   1. Social isolation in a hyperconnected world
8. Summary (1 min)

Section 3: How Do Millennials View Mental Health? (15 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
   1. Changing attitudes towards mental health
2. Mental Health Is Not Taboo (5 mins)
   1. The generational shift in openness
3. A Holistic View of Health (5 mins)
   1. Integrating physical, mental, and emotional well-being
4. Pride in Accessing Mental Health Services (2 mins)
   1. Removing shame and stigma
5. Summary (1 min)

Section 4: How Is the Overall Physical, Social, and Mental Health of Millennials? (20 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
   1. A multi-dimensional look at health
2. Physical Health (6 mins)
   1. Common physical health issues and their impact
3. Mental Health (5 mins)
   1. Trends in diagnosis and treatment
4. Social Health (5 mins)
   1. Relationships, social networks, and community engagement
5. Summary (2 mins)

Section 5: How Behavioral Health Professionals Can Support Millennials (20 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
   1. Role of behavioral health professionals
2. Providing Support on Generational Trauma (3 mins)
   1. Addressing intergenerational impacts
3. Family Systems Theory and Therapy (3 mins)
   1. Tools for family dynamics
4. Genogram Work (2 mins)
   1. Visualizing family patterns and trauma
5. Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (3 mins)
   1. Techniques for strengthening family relationships
6. Providing Psychoeducation (3 mins)
   1. Educating millennials on mental health and resources
7. Normalizing Imperfections (2 mins)
   1. Reducing pressure for perfectionism
8. Unique Components of Treating Millennials (2 mins)
   1. Adapting approaches to their unique needs
9. Summary (2 mins)

Section 6: Case Studies (15 mins)

1. Case Study #1: Arthur (5 mins)
   1. Addressing depression and anxiety
2. Case Study #2: Shell (5 mins)
   1. Supporting resilience after trauma
3. Case Study #3: Adam (5 mins)
   1. Treating burnout and substance use