Social Media Posts for National Adolescent Health Month™ 2023

General National Adolescent Health Month 2023 Messages

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• May is #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth! All month, @HHSPopAffairs will focus on the importance of building on young people’s strengths and potential, highlight key topics in #AdolescentHealth, and more. https://bit.ly/3A6Cg4Q #HealthyYouthNAHM
• Everyone can play a part in promoting healthy behavior and outcomes for adolescents. Learn more about #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth from @HHSPopAffairs. https://bit.ly/3A6Cg4Q #HealthyYouthNAHM

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May is National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™). Join the HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) in celebrating young people’s strengths and potential, encouraging youth engagement, and highlighting topics in adolescent health. Explore OPA’s website to learn more. https://bit.ly/3A6Cg4Q

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May is National Adolescent Health Month™
Join the HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) this May to celebrate National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™). This month, OPA will be sharing information and resources to help you celebrate NAHM with your organizations and the young people you serve. Learn more and support adolescent health.

Week 1: May 1, 2023

Expand sexual and reproductive health information and services

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• Better information and improved access to services will help adolescents make informed decisions about their sexual and #ReproductiveHealth. Learn more from @HHSPopAffairs. https://bit.ly/3MSl8HK #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth #HealthyYouthNAHM
• Youth-serving professionals and healthcare providers play an important role in connecting young people with sexual and #ReproductiveHealth services and giving them accurate information. https://bit.ly/3MSl8HK #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth #HealthyYouthNAHM

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Better information and improved access to services will help adolescents—with the support of their parents and caregivers—make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health and well-being. During the first week of National Adolescent Health Month™ learn more about expanding sexual and reproductive health information and services from the Office of Population Affairs. https://bit.ly/3MSl8HK

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Help Expand Sexual and Reproductive Health Information and Services for Adolescents
During the first week of National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™), the Office of Population Affairs focuses on the importance of expanding sexual and reproductive health information and services. Better information and improved access to services will help adolescents—with the support of their parents and caregivers—make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health and well-being.

Week 2: May 8, 2023

Promote self-care to support mental health

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• This #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth learn how organizations, families and caregivers, teachers, coaches, mentors, and young people can be part of the solution to improve youth #MentalHealth from @HHSPopAffairs. https://bit.ly/3KI2YWg #HealthyYouthNAHM
• One way adults can support #MentalHealth is by sharing and facilitating self-care practices that young people can use in their daily lives to manage stress, regulate emotions, and more. https://bit.ly/3KI2YWg #HealthyYouthNAHM #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth

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During National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™), learn how adults can support mental health by sharing and facilitating self-care practices that young people can use in their daily lives to manage stress, regulate emotions, sustain energy levels, and prevent or manage illnesses. https://bit.ly/3KI2YWg

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Promote self-care to support mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on the importance of addressing mental health for today’s young people. During this week of National Adolescent Health Month learn how organizations, families and caregivers, teachers, coaches, mentors, and young people can all be a part of the solution to support and improve youth mental health.

Week 3: May 15, 2023

Celebrate ways that communities support youth

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• This week of #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth celebrates the communities that are working to advance #AdolescentHealth and opportunities for youth. https://bit.ly/3KBoIDe #HealthyYouthNAHM
• Teachers, coaches, and school administrators can employ a positive youth development approach to engage young people. Learn how your programs can involve youth to have a greater impact from @HHSPopAffairs. https://bit.ly/3KBoIDe #HealthyYouthNAHM #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth

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This week of National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™) celebrates the communities that are working to advance adolescent health and opportunities for youth. Learn how your organization can build on adolescents’ strengths to promote positive outcomes and use a positive youth development approach. https://bit.ly/3KBoIDe

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Celebrate ways that communities support youth
During this week of National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™), celebrate the communities that are working to advance adolescent health and opportunities for youth. Learn about how building on adolescents’ strengths and using a positive youth development approach can promote positive outcomes.

Week 4: May 22, 2023

Equip adults to support adolescent health

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• Where adolescents live, go to school, work, and play impacts their health and well-being. Caring adults need reliable information and resources to support, advise, and care for young people. https://bit.ly/3GSu4ZD @HHSPopAffairs #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth #HealthyYouthNAHM
• Positive connections with adults can protect youth from negative health outcomes. Learn more from @HHSPopAffairs. https://bit.ly/3GSu4ZD #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth #HealthyYouthNAHM

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Communities—including teachers, coaches, mentors, and other youth-serving professionals—support young people as they develop into healthy adults. Positive connections with adults can protect youth from negative health outcomes. These connections can also assist young people as they develop and transition to young adulthood. https://bit.ly/3GSu4ZD

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Equip Adults to Support Adolescent Health
During this week of National Adolescent Health Month learn about how communities—including teachers, coaches, mentors, and other youth-serving professionals—support young people as they develop into healthy adults. Caring adults need reliable information and resources to support, advise, and care for young people.

Read Past NAHM 2023 Bulletins

The OPA Bulletin shares timely information on adolescent health, sexual and reproductive health, and OPA grant programs. NAHM editions of this newsletter will be posted below as they are sent out. Subscribe to receive NAHM bulletins and OPA bulletins throughout the year

• Provide Adults with the Resources and Tools to Support Adolescent Health
• Celebrate Ways Communities Support Youth
• Improving Mental Health by Promoting Self-Care
• Help Youth Make Informed Decisions About Their Reproductive Health and Well-Being
• National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™) 2023: Information Coming Soon
• Celebrate National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™) with OPA!