Mental Health as Prevention
PreVenture is a prevention program for youth aged 12-18
that uses personality-focused interventions to promote
mental health and reduce the risk of substance use.
Our workshops are designed to help students learn useful
coping skills, set long term goals, and channel their
personality traits towards achieving them, so that they can
thrive in all areas of their lives.
Mental Health as Prevention
PreVenture is an evidence-based prevention program that uses personality-focused interventions to promote mental health and delay substance use among teens. PreVenture workshops are designed to promote mental well-being by helping adolescents learn adaptive coping skills, how to set long-term goals and how to channel their personality towards achieving their goals.
Learn more about the PreVenture Program.
PreVenture is both science-based and evidenced-based.
Research involving randomized controlled trials shows that participating in just two 90-minute PreVenture workshops can reduce substance use and promote mental wellnesss in adolescents
Become a certified PreVenture facilitator.
The PreVenture workshops are run by trained facilitators in schools and communities around the world. Learn more about the program and how to become part of the PreVenture community of practice.
Dr. Patricia Conrod is a clinical psychologist and the developer of the PreVenture Program.
Dr. Conrod’s initial research identified that personality traits play a role in determining the who, what and how of risk for substance abuse disorders. These findings are the basis for the PreVenture program.
Recently Published Study Shows Effectiveness of PreVenture on 7-Year Alcohol-Related Outcomes
A study recently published in the Jama Open Network showed impressive results over seven years from a cluster randomized clinical trial.
International Recognition
PreVenture is recognized by public and private-sector organizations worldwide. It has been identified as an evidence-based program by organizations like the US Surgeon General, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations.
International Recognition
PreVenture is recognized by public and private-sector organizations worldwide. It has been identified as an evidence-based program by organizations like the US Surgeon General, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations.
Global Impact
PreVenture has been successfully implemented on a global level, by organizations in Australia, Canada, The United States, Mexico, The United Kingdom, the Netherlands, The Czech Republic and more.
In the Spotlight
CNN Interview(CNN Newsroom) Dr. Patricia Conrod on Screen Time & Depression
PresentationDr. Patricia Conrod's Recent Presentation of Screen Time
In The Spotlight
(CNN Newsroom) Dr. Patricia Conrod on Screen Time & Depression
Dr. Patricia Conrod's Recent Presentation of Screen Time
NEXT STEPS
Get Involved
Available in both an in-person and online format, PreVenture is currently delivered by trained facilitators in schools and community programs across North & South America, Europe, and Australia.
Interested in learning more?
Select the category below that best describes you and learn how PreVenture can help.
NEXT STEPS
Get Involved
Available in both an in-person and online format, PreVenture is currently delivered by trained facilitators in schools and community programs across North & South America, Europe, and Australia.
Interested in learning more?
Select the category below that best describes you and learn how PreVenture can help.
News & Events
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What People are Saying
“Having worked in the field of prevention and youth development for well over a decade, I have yet to experience such a powerful and inspiring intervention as PreVenture.”
Jennifer Pinto, Manager, Integrated Care Initiative
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital (Plymouth, MA)
“PreVenture teaches our students how to cope and problem solve so they’re better equipped to make good choices, which puts them closer to reaching their long term goals.”
Elizabeth Forbes, School Psychologist & PreVenture Facilitator
Bowling Green City Schools (Kentucky)
“Schools are excited to get trained in this evidence-based program that is showing amazing outcomes.”
Angela Weidman, Public Health Director
Chippewa County (Wisconsin)
What People Are Saying
“Having worked in the field of prevention and youth development for well over a decade, I have yet to experience such a powerful and inspiring intervention as PreVenture.”
Jennifer Pinto, Manager, Integrated Care Initiative
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital (Plymouth, MA)
“PreVenture teaches our students how to cope and problem solve so they’re better equipped to make good choices, which puts them closer to reaching their long term goals.”
Elizabeth Forbes, School Psychologist & PreVenture Facilitator
Bowling Green City Schools (Kentucky)
“Schools are excited to get trained in this evidence-based program that is showing amazing outcomes.”
Angela Weidman, Public Health Director
Chippewa County (Wisconsin)
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PreVenture is an evidence-based prevention program that uses personality targeted interventions to promote mental health and delay substance use among teens. As a strengths-based program, PreVenture workshops are designed to help youth learn useful coping skills, set long term goals and channel their personality towards achieving those goals.
We want to hear from you!
Email us at:
info@preventureprogram.com
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