Charisse Nixon is a development psychologist who studies at risk behaviour as well as protective factors among children and adolescents. Research studies have shown that rates of depression and anxiety have actually increased and approximately 1 in 5 youths will suffer from a major depressive episode by the time they leave high school.

In the middle of our fast paced, technologically driven world, adolescents stand before you - searching for purpose, searching to fit in and belong. Nixon shares her ideas on how we can help our youth build those meaningful connections.