America's Adolescents
Adolescents can be a puzzle to many. Adolescence is a time in one's life when the brain develops quickly, and the body grows and matures faster than later in life. While adolescents are generally healthy, health problems can lead to risky or impulsive actions that can harm or limit an adolescent's opportunities later in life. Giving an adolescent the chance to build knowledge and skills that promote positive emotional and social experiences allows these young people to avoid negative health outcomes and grow into healthier, more productive adults. MORE »
Resources
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Adolescent Well-Being after Experiencing Family Homelessness
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Foster Youth Transition Toolkit
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Healthy Students, Promising Futures: State and Local Action Steps and Practices to Improve School-Based Health
America's Adolescents in the States
Spotlight
Teach youth to be media savvy
The Media Smart Youth curriculum helps youth be mindful of how media shapes their eating and exercise habits.
