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Adolescent Health Data HHS Office of Population Affairs

WEBThe Office of Population Affairs (OPA) selected these interactive tools that allow users to explore demographic and health characteristics of adolescents in the United States and …

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Adolescent Health HHS Office of Population Affairs

WEBThe Call to Action acknowledges the diverse experiences of young people ages 10-24 and prioritizes their health and well-being. National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™): …

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WEBOPA funds grants, cooperative agreements, and prize challenges that support community-based innovations to improve health outcomes. Check out learnings from the field with …

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National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™) 2024 HHS Office …

WEBNational Adolescent Health Month (NAHM) is a time for adults from across the country to come together and support adolescents in our communities. During NAHM and all year …

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Adolescent Development Explained HHS Office of Population …

WEBThe guide specifically focuses on five areas of adolescent development: Physical — hormonal changes and development. Cognitive — changes in the way the brain …

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Strategies and Approaches for Prevention

WEBConsider creating a positive youth development behavioral intervention. Emphasize social and emotional competence, improved decision making and communication skills, self …

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Clinical Preventive Services HHS Office of Population Affairs

WEBIt’s important that young people see health care providers regularly. Regular check-ups ensure adolescents receive recommended clinical preventive services, which are …

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Mental Health for Adolescents HHS Office of Population Affairs

WEBMany adolescents experience positive mental health, but an estimated 49.5 percent of adolescents has had a mental health disorder at some point in their lives. 1 The good …

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The Optimal Health Model

WEBOptimal health is a dynamic balance of physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual health…Lifestyle change can be facilitated through a combination of learning …

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Innovation in OPA Grant Programs HHS Office of Population Affairs

WEBInnovation in the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) refers to a community-driven and disciplined process of finding solutions to some of our most complex public health challenges. It also reflects a broad spectrum of new or adapted products, programming, strategies, approaches, interventions, policies, and practices that propel our mission of

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Insurance Coverage for Preventive Health Services HHS Office of

WEBMost health plans are required to cover recommended preventive services for children and for older adolescents and young adults at no cost to patients when delivered by a health care provider in their health plan’s network. 1 The specifics may differ depending on whether adolescents and young adults have public or private insurance. In 2018, 61.8 …

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Recommended Clinical Preventive Services for Adolescents

WEBCounseling services include discussions about a variety of health issues including skin cancer, tobacco and other substance use, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). …

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About Title X Service Grants HHS Office of Population Affairs

WEBAbout Title X Service Grants. The Title X family planning program is a critical part of America’s public health safety net, serving as a point-of-entry into care for nearly 195 …

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About the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program HHS Office of …

WEBThe Office of Population Affairs’ (OPA) Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) program is a national, evidence-based program that funds diverse organizations working to give …

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America's Diverse Adolescents HHS Office of Population Affairs

WEBIn 2019, there were almost 42 million adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 in the United States, and adolescents made up 12.8 percent of the population. 1 As the U.S. …

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Substance Use in Adolescence HHS Office of Population Affairs

WEBAlcohol Use in Adolescence. Adolescents use alcohol more than any other drug, including tobacco and marijuana. Binge drinking (consuming five or more drinks on one occasion for males, or four or more drinks for females) is the most commonly reported—and most dangerous—way that adolescents consume alcohol. 1 Adolescents who drink alcohol …

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Improving Mental Health by Promoting Self-Care HHS Office of

WEBImproving Adolescent Mental Health by Promoting Self-Care. For the second week of National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™), the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) …

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Reproductive Health and Teen Pregnancy

WEBThe percentage of adolescents who are having sexual intercourse at earlier ages has decreased since 1988 and contraceptive use has increased since the 1990s. 1 Together …

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May is National Adolescent Health Month

WEBAdolescent health is a broad term that encompasses many aspects of health and well-being, including sexual and reproductive health, mental health, physical health, and the amount and type of care that young people access and receive. NAHM’s four weekly themes explore factors that contribute to adolescent health.

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Know Your Reproductive Rights and How to Access Reproductive …

WEBReproductive health care, including access to birth control, is an essential part of health and well-being. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is …

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Take Action for Adolescents – A Call to Action for Adolescent …

WEBTake Action for Adolescents is designed to motivate, energize, and inspire anyone who has a role in providing adolescents with the safety, support, and resources they need to …

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Understanding Fertility: The Basics HHS Office of Population Affairs

WEBFertility awareness means being aware of the menstrual cycle and the changes in a woman’s body that happen during this time and understanding when a woman is most …

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