This virtual workshop will focus on ways to support young people transitioning from high school to college. Participants will learn about current trends affecting college students, the connections between mental health, social connectedness, and substance use, and strategies for strengthening protective factors before students arrive on campus.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe emerging trends in college student mental health, social connectedness, and substance use.
• Identify protective factors that promote successful transitions from high school to college.
• Explore opportunities for prevention practitioners to partner with higher education institutions and community organizations.
• Develop actionable strategies to strengthen student well-being and reduce substance misuse risk during the transition to college.