Topic :: Mental/Behavioral health

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 and other professionals are welcome to adapt these slides for their own professional use. We request that you acknowledge the original presentation, and our funders, as follows: This product was supported by a grant from…
- Topic(s): Content of Care, Health Care Access & Utilization, Health Related Behaviors, Mental/Behavioral health
Realizing the Dream for Californians Eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): A Two-Part Series on the DACA-Eligible Population in California
- The Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded health care insurance for many adolescents and young adults. Among the those not covered by the ACA are teens and young adults who are eligible for or have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The DACA program provides temporary work authorization and relief from deportation for certain undocumented youth immigrants. Two reports…
- Topic(s): Health Care Access & Utilization, Mental/Behavioral health, Program & Policy
- Type(s): Information
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 significantly more likely to report:…
- Topic(s): Development & Trajectories, Mental/Behavioral health
- Type(s): Information
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, family-centered, and cultural effective. The…
- Topic(s): Content of Care, Health Care Access & Utilization, Mental/Behavioral health, Trends
- Type(s): Information
Approach to the Unique Care of Adolescents
- This presentation discusses general principles of clinical adolescent care including psychosocial screening, and physical examination. Clinical, public health and other professionals are welcome to adapt these slides for their own professional use. We request that you acknowledge the original presentation, and our funders, as follows: This product was supported by a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)…
- Topic(s): Content of Care, Development & Trajectories, Health Related Behaviors, Mental/Behavioral health
Lancet Series on Adolescent Health
- On April 25th The Lancet published its second series devoted exclusively to adolescent health. The series of articles make the case for a more holistic approach to adolescent medicine. Four papers explore the role of adolescence as a foundation for future health, the social determinants of adolescent health, the potential of the worldwide application of prevention science, and the current availability…
- Topic(s): Classics & Frameworks, Development & Trajectories, Mental/Behavioral health, Program & Policy, Trends
- Type(s): Information
Improving the Lives of Adolescents and Young Adults: Out-of-School Time Programs That Have Significant Positive Impacts
- This brief by Child Trends (created through a partnership with NAHIC) identifies 46 out-of-school time programs that have shown positive impacts on adolescent or young adult outcomes. Outcome categories include behavior problems, substance use, reproductive health, social-emotional health, life skills, education, and physical health. Across the country, thousands of out-of-school time programs aim to improve the lives of children and…
- Topic(s): Health Related Behaviors, Mental/Behavioral health, Program & Policy
- Type(s): Information
Adolescent Health Strategic Planning Guide
- Improving the Health of Youth – A Guide for State-Level Strategic Planning and Action This guide is designed to provide tools and practical ideas for developing and implementing an adolescent health strategic plan. It draws from the strategic planning field and the practical experience of state public health professionals who have developed and implemented adolescent health plans. Create your free…
- Topic(s): Developmental Science, Mental/Behavioral health, Program & Policy
- Type(s): Tools
Marijuana: Use Among Young Males and Health Outcomes
- Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug by adolescents and young adults, with more males than females reporting marijuana use. The adolescent and young adult years represent a critical period for interventions to prevent marijuana use and abuse. This article reviews relevant literature, including trends in young males’ marijuana use and health effects of marijuana use. The article is…
- Topic(s): Content of Care, Health Related Behaviors, Males, Mental/Behavioral health, Trends, Young Adults
- Type(s): Information
Stress and Stress Management Among Youth and Young Men
- This article examines research related to stress and stress management, with a focus on young males. It offers recommendations for improving health care quality and strengthening the research base on stress and gender during youth. The article is available here: Vo, D. X., & Park, M. J. (2008). Stress and Stress Management Among Youth and Young Men. American Journal of…
- Topic(s): Content of Care, Males, Mental/Behavioral health, Trends, Young Adults
- Type(s): Information