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Researchers link adolescent depression with unhealthy relationships in young adulthood
This study, led by researchers at Child Trends through a partnership with NAHIC, examined data that were analyzed from 6,763 heterosexual adults who completed three waves of Add Health (the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, a nationally representative study). The researchers found that young, heterosexual adults who reported depressive or suicidal symptoms during adolescence are
Medical Home for Adolescents: Low Attainment Rates for Those With Mental Health Problems and Other Vulnerable Groups
This 2012 study by researchers in the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine examined the current rates of medical home attainment for adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children and adolescents receive care in a medical home, which the AAP defines as an environment in which care is accessible, continuous, comprehensive,
Adolescents | Disparities | Health | Health Care | Medical Home | Mental Health
A Shifting Health Landscape for Adolescents and Young Adults: Planning for the Implementation of Federal Health Care Reform in New York
This brief is the second in a series of publications associated with a multi-year evaluation of the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center (MSAHC), which provides comprehensive health services to adolescents and young adults ages 10-24 in the New York City metro area.
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The State and National Data Profiles Updated With Final Year Data For Healthy People 2010
The State and National Data Profiles allows users to assess recent progress on Healthy People 2010’s 21 Critical Health Objectives by presenting data and text highlights that correspond to the baseline (1998-99) and final (2007-09) measures.
Adolescents | Demographics | Healthy People | Mortality | Obesity | Sexual Health | State Data | Substance Use | Tools | Young Adults
Young Adult Preventive Health Guidelines: There But Can’t Be Found
This review of existing preventive health guidelines for adolescents and adults recommends the establishment of “Young Adult Preventive Care Guidelines” that reflect the current evidence-based recommendations that overlap with the young adult age group.
Clinical Preventive Services | Guidelines | Health Care | Health Insurance | Recommendations | Transitions | Young Adults
What Works To Prevent Or Reduce Internalizing Problems Or Socio-Emotional Difficulties in Adolescents
This 2012 paper presents lessons learned from 37 random-assignment social intervention programs for adolescents that are designed to prevent or treat internalizing problems.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: How Does it Help Adolescents and Young Adults?
This 2010 brief, created by the Center of Adolescent Health and the Law (CAHL) and NAHIIC, reviews major provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act highlighting those of greatest significance for these young people.
Adolescents | Health Care | Health Insurance | Medicaid | Policy | Young Adults
Improving the Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Guide for States and Communities
Improving the Health of Adolescents & Young Adults: A Guide for States and Communities is a companion to Healthy People 2010. The document helps communities and individuals translate the Healthy People 2010 objectives that are key to adolescent health and safety into a vision for improving adolescent health and well-being.
Adolescents | Best Practices | Guidelines | National Initiative | Recommendations | Tools | Young Adults
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A Shifting Health Landscape for Adolescents and Young Adults: Planning for the Implementation of Federal Health Care Reform in New York
This brief is the second in a series of publications associated with a multi-year evaluation of the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center (MSAHC), which provides comprehensive health services to adolescents and young adults ages 10-24 in the New York City metro area.
The Supreme Court ACA Decision: What Happens Now For Adolescents and Young Adults?
This brief examines major issues in health insurance and preventive services affecting adolescents and young adults, as implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act proceeds.
Adolescents | Health Care | Health Insurance | Policy | Young Adults
Access to Health Care for Young Adults: The Affordable Care Act of 2010 is Making a Difference
This 2012 brief, created by the Center for Adolescent Health & the Law (CAHL) and NAHIC, discusses gains in private insurance coverage for young adults over the past two years and describes other provisions ACA that will further expand health insurance coverage and improve access to preventive services for this age group.
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Researchers link adolescent depression with unhealthy relationships in young adulthood
This study, led by researchers at Child Trends through a partnership with NAHIC, examined data that were analyzed from 6,763 heterosexual adults who completed three waves of Add Health (the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, a nationally representative study). The researchers found that young, heterosexual adults who reported depressive or suicidal symptoms during adolescence are
Medical Home for Adolescents: Low Attainment Rates for Those With Mental Health Problems and Other Vulnerable Groups
This 2012 study by researchers in the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine examined the current rates of medical home attainment for adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children and adolescents receive care in a medical home, which the AAP defines as an environment in which care is accessible, continuous, comprehensive,
Adolescents | Disparities | Health | Health Care | Medical Home | Mental Health
Health Insurance Access and Counseling Receipt and Their Association With Later Depressive and Suicidal Symptoms
This 2012 brief analyzes panel data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health for 9,996 adolescents to assess whether the receipt of supportive (psychological or emotional) counseling and access to health insurance is related to the persistence of adolescent depression and/or suicidality into young adulthood.
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A Question of Hope: Reducing Latina Teen Childbearing in California
NAHIC Executive Director Claire Brindis, PhD, is featured in A Question of Hope, a film that examines childbearing among young Latina Californians.
Demographics | Disparities | Pregnancy | Web Video | Women