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CDC Grand Rounds- Adolescence: Preparing for Lifelong Health and Wellness

Adolescence is a critical stage of development during which physical, intellectual, emotional, and psychological changes occur. While adolescence is a relatively healthy period of life,...

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Type: Information NAHIC

Role of the Family in Promoting Adolescent Well-Being

This brief, released in November 2014, in partnership with Child Trends, provides an accessible summary of research  on adolescents’ families and family factors related to...

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Type: Tools NAHIC

A Guide to Evidence-Based Programs for Adolescent Health: Programs, Tools, and More

The past decade has witnessed a tremendous expansion of research and resources on “what works” to improve adolescent health. Despite the greater selection of effective...

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Type: Information NAHIC

Adolescent and Young Adult Health in the United States in the Past Decade: Little Improvement and Young Adults Remain Worse Off Than Adolescents

NAHIC has long been a trusted source of data on adolescent and young adult health. This 2014 review article, cited at least monthly as of...

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Asking about Substance Use in the Biopsychosocial Interview

This presentation covers risk-taking behaviors, substance abuse trends, substance use in the context of adolescent development, implications, and guidance for clinical practice. Clinical, public health...

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Risk-Taking Behavior During Adolescence

This presentation includes prevalence of risk taking behaviors, theoretical models, risk taking in the context of the bio-psycho-social development of adolescents, and screening and counseling...

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Type: Information NAHIC

Researchers link adolescent depression with unhealthy relationships in young adulthood

The researchers found that young, heterosexual adults who reported depressive or suicidal symptoms during adolescence are significantly more likely to report:

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Type: Information NAHIC

To Tweet, or Not to Tweet: Gender Differences and Potential Positive and Negative Health Outcomes of Adolescents’ Social Internet Use

This paper reviews recent peer-reviewed literature and national data on 1) adolescents use of online social media, 2) gender differences in online social media and...

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Type: Information NAHIC

Trends in Adolescent and Young Adult Health in the United States

This article reviews health trends for adolescents and young adults, providing a single source for a national health profile. Data are presented on demographics, mortality,...

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Type: Information NAHIC

Marijuana: Use Among Young Males and Health Outcomes

This 2009 article reviews relevant literature, including trends in young males’ marijuana use and health effects of marijuana use.

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