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2022 Resources for NAHM
The following resources were shared during NAHM 2022. OPA will update resources for each NAHM 2023 theme. Please check back later.
Explore the following resources for more information.
(2022 Theme) Resources to empower youth with sexual and reproductive health information and services
Title X
- Clinic Locator | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- 2021 Title X Final Rule | HHS Office of Population Affairs
Reproductive Health
- Sexually Transmitted Infections | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Contraception and Preventing Pregnancy | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Understanding Fertility: The Basics | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Reproductive Health and Teen Pregnancy | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Adolescent Reproductive Health Data Sheets | HHS Office of Population Affairs
Healthy Relationships
- Adolescent Healthy Relationships Data Sheets | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Healthy Relationships in Adolescence | HHS Office of Population Affairs
Talking with Youth
- 7 Tips for Youth-Supporting Professionals for Talking with Youth About Sexual and Reproductive Health | Activate Collective
- Tips for Parents and Caregivers of Teens | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Talking with Teens about Relationships | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Conversation Tools | HHS Office of Population Affairs
(2022 Theme) Resources to support mental health and well-being
Mental Health
- Mental Health in Adolescents | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Mental Health Resources | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Mental Health | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- StopBullying.gov | U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
- LGBTQI+ Health & Well-being | U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
- The Lifeline and 988 | Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- What Works Fact Sheet: Mental Health |The Community Guide
COVID-19 Pandemic
- Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey (ABES) | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Youth Mental Health Crisis Further Exposed by COVID-19 Pandemic
- COVID-19 Parental Resources Kit – Adolescence | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Substance Use
- Substance Use in Adolescence | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Social Media Use
Eating Disorders
School Connectedness
(2022 Theme) Resources to encourage physical health and healthy decision-making
Physical Health
- Physical Health in Developing Adolescents | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- What It's Like: Physical Activity | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Physical Activity Guidelines for School-Aged Children and Adolescents | Physical Activity | Healthy Schools | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Current Physical Activity Guidelines | health.gov
- Move Your Way® Community Resources | health.gov
- Materials for Kids and Teens | health.gov
- Tips for Creating Your Own Move Your Way® Teen Video | health.gov
Healthy Behavior
- Healthy Behavior | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- MyPlate | U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Rural Hunger and Access to Healthy Food Overview - Rural Health Information Hub
- Sleep in Middle and High School Students | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Eating Disorders
Substance Use
- Start A Conversation: 10 Questions Teens Ask About Drugs and Health | NIDA for Teens
- Videos: Exploring Drug Effects | NIDA for Teens
- Underage Drinking | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- NIDA for Teens | National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Home | FindTreatment.gov
- "Talk. They Hear You."® Campaign | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Opioids | National Institute on Drug Abuse
Contraception
- Reproductive Health | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Contraception and Preventing Pregnancy | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Title X Clinic Locator | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Condom Effectiveness | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Teen Pregnancy Prevention
- Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Resource Guide for Building Sustainable Programs (Revised 2019) | U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
- Tips for Parents and Caregivers of Teens | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Engaging Adolescent Males in Prevention | HHS Office of Population Affairs
(2022 Theme) Resources to sustain equitable, accessible, youth-friendly services
Vaccines
- Videos for Healthcare Providers | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Videos about Flu Vaccination | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Vaccines for Teens and Pre-Teens | HHS Office of Population Affairs
Youth-Friendly Services
- Listen Up! Youth Listening Session Toolkit | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Promoting Positive Adolescent Health Behaviors and Outcomes: Thriving in the 21st Century | National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
- TAG Multimedia | Youth.gov
- Gender-Affirming Care and Young People | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Clinical Preventive Services | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Recommended Clinical Preventive Services for Adolescents | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Adolescent Development Explained | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Where Teens Receive Preventive Healthcare | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Learning to Use the Healthcare System | HHS Office of Population Affairs
- Tips for Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers | HHS Office of Population Affairs