Pathways4youth

is offering free services to youth 13-18 living in the U.S. Sign up with the link below to get free mental health support and check out the app description to learn more!

Stressed out? Tired? Unfocused? All of the above? We’ve all been there. But what can you do about it? That’s where Headspace comes in. Headspace has hundreds of meditations and mindfulness exercises to help you learn the skills you need to be healthier and happier — and it was created by a former monk who knows quite a bit about all that stuff. Try it out and take some time to be kind to your mind today.

headspace.com/teens

Why are everyday injuries a public health issue? Episode 15 of "That's Public Health" Whether it’s car crashes among teens or falls among seniors, injuries may seem like random events. But public health professionals see the patterns between t...

On this Wednesday of , we highlight the 5 domains of Adolescent Well-being. The definition of Adolescent Well-being applies globally and is relevant for all adolescents. To date, too many of the world's 1.2 billion adolescents are at risk of failing to reach their full potential. Annually over one million adolescents die from preventable causes, tens of millions suffer injuries and hundreds of millions develop harmful behaviours which have both short- and long-term impacts. The domains provide a framework around which planning, policy and interventions can be structured.
1. Good health and optimum nutrition
2. Connectedness, positive values, and contribution to society
3. Safety and a supportive environment;
4. Learning, competence, education, skills, and employability
5. Agency and resilience

Strengthen school nursing to support COVID-19 recovery and resilience COVID-19 serves as a wake-up call to address gaps in care, such as school nursing.

Upcoming virtual training: Practicing Adolescent-Centered Trauma-Informed Care in a Clinical Setting

Annual Connection Session - Adolescent Health Initiative Connection Sessions are day-long conferences that focus on one specific topic in adolescent health. These professional development opportunities aim to connect health professionals to community resources and others in the field.

Are young people in your care searching for platforms for connect with other youth during this pandemic?
PAHO-UNICEF has started weekly youth-driven hangouts!
The youth moderated sessions occur every Wednesday:
Spanish: 2-3pm Washington DC tme
English: 3-4pm Washington DC time
A safe space for their questions and sharing.

Please share with youth in your care to join and connect. Link on the flyer!

🗓️ Today's National Prevention Week (NPW) 2020 theme is Preventing Prescription Drug and Opioid Misuse.

Check out this fact sheet for teens:

• Provides facts about opioids
• Describes short & long term effects
• Lists signs of opioid use
• Helps to dispel common myths about opioids

Download or order for free today➡️ http://bit.ly/31RD1gg

Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis | Child Mind Institute Tips for parents with older children at home during the coronavirus crisis. How to validate their feelings and help them stay active and healthy.

How teenagers can protect their mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19) 6 strategies for teens facing a new (temporary) normal

How to Help Teens Shelter in Place Teens are not made for isolation. Here's how to help your teenager see the bigger picture during COVID-19.

Youth Service America | Global Youth Service Day – April 17-19, 2020 The 32nd annual Global Youth Service Day is April 17-19, 2020. Serve and celebrate. Become an activist for a cause you care about. Help renew a spirit of democracy and citizenship in your community. Find 20 ways you can take action and on at GYSD.org

It's National Public Health Week! Today's focus is on mental health. Take these steps to help cope with and manage your stress. Visit http://cdc.gov/coronavirus for more information.