August 7, 2026
Adolescent and Young Adult Health Research Network
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The Adolescent and Young Adult Health Research Network (AYAH-RN)

Expanding and sharing evidence to foster a healthy transition to adulthood.

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Who We Are

The AYAH-RN is a collaborative network of researchers, healthcare providers, and programs promoting adolescent and young adult health that was funded by HRSA MCHB from 2014-2026. Adolescence and young adulthood are periods of major transition that bring opportunities and challenges for improving health. Together, we aim to improve the health and well-being of adolescents and young adults and the systems that serve them.

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What We Do

The AYAH Research Network aims to sustain and extend a national, multi-site, collaborative Research Network that engages a broad range of partners to improve the health and well being of adolescents.

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Research Projects

Using multiple methodologies, we advance transdisciplinary research across four areas:

  • Health access
  • Healthy transitions from adolescence to young adulthood
  • Models of care
  • Current trends and emerging issues
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Tools & Resources

We share findings and create evidence-based tools and resources.

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Clinic Tools Research Summaries and Presentations Teaching Tools
35 Projects
8 Tools
12 Topics

Publications

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Adolescent Brain Development in Context: Implications for Health, Education, and Social Policy.

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Dr. Sion Harris, core partner of the AYAH-RN, developed website teaching materials to engage parents in helping prevent opioid abuse.