Teen and adolescent addiction/mental health

Today's topics is "Teen and adolescent addiction/mental health".  My special guest today is Mendi Baron, founder and CEO of Evolve Treatment Centers, is a passionate advocate for teens in the fields of mental health and addiction. Baron created the Evolve Treatment Centers to bring a unique approach to the treatment of children and adolescents who are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavioral disorders and substance abuse issues. Clinically trained, Baron earned a BA with honors in psychology and social work at the University of Maryland and an MSW at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. His extensive experience as a therapist includes individual and group counseling for children, adolescents, and families in various settings.  We will focus on Teen and adolescent addiction/mental health.  How parents should communicate with their children to help prevent substance abuse and address MH issues ( we need to broaden focus out of just addiction for these things) How parents should handle the situation should their child need treatment. Where can parents get help, how to prepare and get the best help, how to prepare and get the best help.  For more information about Mendi please visit his website. http://evolvetreatment.com/  Facebook.com/mendisplace  Twitter: @evolvetreatment  Mendisplace.com  Tune in live to find out how you can have a chance to win special prize give aways.