This paper builds on the initial paper, Conceptualizing a Monitoring System for Indicators in Middle Childhood, that conceptualizes elements of well-being relevant for the middle childhood period, identifies potential constructs and develops criteria for indicators. Here, the authors follow up by identifying a set of 20 indicator constructs, half positive and half negative. Of these 20, half measure child well-being…
This article discusses clinical considerations for and summarizes national data on depression among male adolescents. It is the fourth in a series of four adolescent male health columns authored by Jane Park and David Breland for the American Journal of Men’s Health. Breland, D. J., & Park, M. J. (2008). Depression: Focus on the Adolescent Male. American Journal of Men’s…
In this paper, the authors take a distinctively developmental approach and draw on existing conceptual models and research for adolescence and middle childhood to identify domains and constructs that describe the health and well-being of the middle childhood population. This paper (1) reviews and synthesizes relevant existing conceptual frameworks (generally developed for adolescents in the U.S.) that could be adapted…
This article reviews existing federal data collection efforts and reporting systems to identify what pieces currently exist to support an effective health monitoring system for young adults and what is still needed, and makes recommendations for enhancing the current system by improving data access and quality. Please view the abstract here: Brown, B.V. (2008). A federal monitoring system for early…
This 2008 brief was a first of its kind to synthesize a range of national mental and behavioral data, including positive measures of emotional/mental well being. The brief provides a benchmark and framework for health, education and other professionals and community leaders who are concerned with adolescent mental health—an issue that remains as salient as it was when this was…
Healthy People 2010 included a broader focus on adolescent health and included 21 Healthy People 2010 objectives, identified by a national panel as critical to adolescent and young adult health. These objectives span six areas: mortality, unintentional injury, violence, mental health and substance use, reproductive health, and the prevention of chronic disease during adulthood. NAHIC review progress on these objectives, as…
This paper combines the conceptual and practical by: Offering a framework for assessing of health of adolescent sub-populations (e.g., such as rural and homeless/runaway youth); Describing the availability of data for these populations on priority indicators (see 21 Critical Health Objectives of Healthy People 2010.) through an extensive review of academic and government literature. Recommendations are offered to strengthen monitoring systems…
This article summarizes the key health issues surrounding male sexual health, including risky behaviors and sexually transmitted infections. It is the first in a series of four adolescent male health columns authored by Jane Park and David Breland for the American Journal of Men’s Health. The article is available here: Park, M. J., & Breland, D. J. (2007). Starting on…
This article reviews the overall health of adolescent males and discusses the issues we should focus on to improve male health. It is the second in a series of four adolescent male health columns authored by Jane Park and David Breland for the American Journal of Men’s Health. The article is available here: Park, M. J., & Breland, D. J.…
This article discusses clinical considerations for and summarizes national data on alcohol and cigarette use among male adolescents and young adults. It is the third in a series of four adolescent male health columns authored by Jane Park and David Breland for the American Journal of Men’s Health. The article is available here: Park, M. J., & Breland, D. J.…
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