Social Media Posts for National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™) 2024

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Join us in celebrating NAHM by sharing our social media and newsletter messages during May. Don't forget to tag OPA on LinkedIn (HHS Office of Population Affairs) and X/Twitter (@HHSPopAffairs) and use the NAHM hashtags in your posts: #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth and #HealthyYouthNAHM.

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Celebrate National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™)

May 1-5, 2024

Ensure and expand access to health care, human services, and safe and supportive environments

Week 1: May 6-12, 2024

Support and translate adolescent health research and improve health information and health literacy

Week 2: May 13-19, 2024

Increase youth agency, youth engagement, and training and support for caring adults

Week 3: May 20-26, 2024

Eliminate disparities to advance health equity and increase collaboration and coordination across systems

Week 4: May 27-31, 2024

Read Past NAHM 2024 Bulletins

Celebrate National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™)!

X/Twitter/Threads:

📣 May is #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth! 📣 Join OPA to emphasize the importance of building on young people’s strengths and potential and highlight key topics in #AdolescentHealth. https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#general-nahm #HealthyYouthNAHM @HHSPopAffairs
During #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth, we can all come together to support individuals and communities working to create change that benefits young people. https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#general-nahm #HealthyYouthNAHM @HHSPopAffairs
Everyone can play a part in promoting healthy behavior and outcomes for adolescents. Learn more about #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth from @HHSPopAffairs. https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#general-nahm #HealthyYouthNAHM

LinkedIn/Facebook:

The HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) celebrates National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™) every May! Join OPA to emphasize the importance of building on young people’s strengths and potential, encourage meaningful youth engagement in adolescent health activities, and highlight key topics in adolescent health. Each full week in May, OPA will highlight two of the eight goals from Take Action for Adolescents and promote resources that support these goals. We can all come together during this time to support individuals and communities working to create change that benefits young people. https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#general-nahm
Join the HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) in advancing their vision that all adolescents in the United States have the safety, support, resources, and opportunities to thrive and be healthy. Young people should have equitable opportunities to release their full potential. Throughout National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™), OPA will share information and resources to promote this year’s weekly themes:
- Theme 1: Ensure and expand access to health care, human services, and safe and supportive environments.
- Theme 2: Support and translate adolescent health research and improve health information and health literacy.
- Theme 3: Increase youth agency, youth engagement, and training and support for caring adults.
- Theme 4: Eliminate disparities to advance health equity and increase collaboration and coordination across systems.
  https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#general-nahm

Newsletter:

May is National Adolescent Health Month™
Investing in adolescent health and well-being today promotes health for young people now and into their adult lives, as well as better health for the next generation. Join the HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) this May to celebrate National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™). Each week during NAHM, be sure to check out OPA’s website and social media for information and resources for engaging with the many facets of adolescent health. Together, we can support everyone who works to create change that benefits young people.

Sharable NAHM Graphics:

[wide version] Join OPA in celebrating National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™). Learn more at opa.hhs.gov/nahm

[square version] Join OPA in celebrating National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™). Learn more at opa.hhs.gov/nahm

Week 1: Ensure and expand access to health care, human services, and safe and supportive environments

X/Twitter/Threads:

May is #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth! Join @HHSPopAffairs in celebrating young people’s strengths and potential and learn more about how to help young people flourish. #HealthyYouthNAHM https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-one
Young people need supportive spaces where they feel physically, mentally, and emotionally safe. @HHSPopAffairs has info to help ensure and expand adolescents’ access to youth-friendly spaces and services. #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth #HealthyYouthNAHM https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-one
Access to health care is essential to young people's growth into healthy adults. Adults can connect young people with health services and help them navigate the health care system. @HHSPopAffairs #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth #HealthyYouthNAHM https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-one

LinkedIn/Facebook:

National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™) emphasizes the importance of building on young people’s strengths and potential, encouraging meaningful youth engagement in adolescent health activities, and highlighting key topics in adolescent health. This year, the HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) is kicking off this annual observance by focusing on the need for health care, human services (including services like health education, counseling, social work, and more), and safe and supportive environments for adolescents. Safe and supportive health care settings can provide young people with accessible and culturally relevant sexual and reproductive health care they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-one
The HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) is highlighting a different aspect of adolescent health each week during National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™). This week focuses on how to ensure and expand access to health care, human services, and safe and supportive environments for adolescents. By making community resources available to adolescents, we can improve their access to health care and human services. Together, we can help young people grow into healthy adults. https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-one

Newsletter:

Ensure access to safe, supportive care, spaces, & services for adolescents during NAHM
All young people need and deserve access to health care, services, and spaces where they can feel safe and supported. Safe and supportive health care settings can provide young people with accessible and culturally relevant sexual and reproductive health care they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. In recognition of National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™), the HHS Office of Population Affairs is highlighting ways adults can ensure and expand access to youth-friendly spaces, health care, and human services in their communities.

Sharable NAHM Graphics:

[wide version] National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™) Ensure and expand access to health care, human services, and safe and supportive environments. Learn more at opa.hhs.gov/nahm

[square version] National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™) Ensure and expand access to health care, human services, and safe and supportive environments. Learn more at opa.hhs.gov/nahm

Week 2: Support and translate adolescent health research and improve health information and health literacy

X/Twitter/Threads:

For the second week of #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth, explore the impact adolescent health research can have on policies, programs, and practices and the importance of young people’s health literacy. @HHSPopAffairs #HealthyYouthNAHM https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-two
Supporting, translating, and disseminating research and data on #AdolescentHealth is essential to advancing public health policies, programs, and practices and improving young people's well-being. @HHSPopAffairs #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-two
Access to health information and improved health literacy can empower young people to make informed decisions and navigate complicated systems. This #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth, join @HHSPopaffairs to learn how to better support young people. https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-two

LinkedIn/Facebook:

Better data and research on adolescent health can yield more effective youth-centered policies, practices, and programs. Research is also a key source of health information. Access to health information and improved health literacy can empower young people to make informed decisions, advocate for themselves, and navigate complicated health care and human services. Join the HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) during National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™) to learn how you can support, translate, and disseminate research. https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-two
There is still more to learn about young people’s health, experiences, and the programs and supports that benefit them most. Youth-serving professionals, health care providers, researchers, parents, and caregivers all have vital roles in ensuring young people access and understand the information they need to make informed decisions about their health. Join the HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) during National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™) to learn how you can improve health information and health literacy for adolescents.
https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-two

Newsletter:

Support and translate adolescent health research and improve health information and health literacy during NAHM
Better data and research on adolescent health can yield more effective youth-centered policies, practices, and programs. They also promote youth engagement and agency and health literacy by equipping young people with the health information they need to make informed decisions, advocate for themselves, and navigate complicated health care and human services. Youth-serving professionals, health care providers, and researchers can all work together to advance the research. Parents and caregivers can work directly with the young people in their lives to ensure they understand and know how to find accurate health information. During National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™), join the HHS Office of Population Affairs in supporting adolescent health research and improving health literacy.

Sharable NAHM Graphics:

[wide version] National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™): Support and translate adolescent health research and improve health information and health literacy. Learn more at opa.hhs.gov/nahm

[square version] National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™): Support and translate adolescent health research and improve health information and health literacy. Learn more at opa.hhs.gov/nahm

Week 3: Increase youth agency, youth engagement, and training and support for caring adults

X/Twitter/Threads:

Calling all adults who care for or work with adolescents! This week, #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth focuses on increasing youth agency and engagement and providing training and support to adults in their lives. @HHSPopAffairs #HealthyYouthNAHM https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-three
Including young people in developing programs and policies that support their health and well-being increases their agency, engagement, and capacity to become independent adults. #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth @HHSPopAffairs https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-three
When caring adults have the support, information, and training, they are better equipped to understand and support young people. #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth @HHSPopAffairs https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-three

LinkedIn/Facebook:

Young people know what programs and services they need to support their health and well-being. Involving young people in creating these programs and policies builds their competence and leadership skills, supports self-determination, and builds their capacity to become independent adults. Supportive and caring adults are critical to helping young people advocate for themselves and make good decisions about their health and well-being. Join the HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) during National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™) to learn how you can increase youth agency and engagement. https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-three
Supportive and caring adults are critical to helping young people advocate for themselves and make good decisions about their health and well-being. They can support youth agency and engagement by actively listening to young people, centering their voices and lived experiences, and involving them in program development. Adults can also work together to share resources and information that best support adolescents. Join the HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) during National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™) to learn how you can strengthen training and support for caring adults. https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-three

Newsletter:

Increase youth engagement, agency, and training and support for caring adults during NAHM
Young people know what programs and services they need to support their health and well-being. Caring, supportive adults can help young people advocate for themselves and make good decisions about their health and well-being. In recognition of National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™), the HHS Office of Population Affairs has resources for adults to increase youth agency and engagement and strengthen training and support for caring adults.

Sharable NAHM Graphics:

[wide version] National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™): Increase youth agency, youth engagement, and support for caring adults. Learn more at opa.hhs.gov/nahm

[square version] National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™): Increase youth agency, youth engagement, and support for caring adults. Learn more at opa.hhs.gov/nahm

Week 4: Eliminate disparities to advance health equity and increase collaboration and coordination across systems

X/Twitter/Threads:

For the final week of @HHSPopAffairs’ #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth 2024, learn more about advancing health equity through eliminating health disparities and increasing cross-system collaboration and coordination. https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-four #HealthyYouthNAHM
Many young people experience health disparities due to where they are born, grow, live, work, play, worship, and age. We must eliminate these disparities and allow adolescents to reach their fullest potential. @HHSPopAffairs #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-four
To improve the health and well-being of adolescents, we must improve coordination & collaboration across youth-serving systems. This can maximize resources, reduce duplication of efforts, and promote quality & transparency. #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-four

LinkedIn/Facebook:

Adolescents have multiple and diverse needs and require different supports to be healthy. Many young people experience health disparities that disproportionately affect their communities due to the systems and environments where they are born, grow, live, work, play, worship, and age. We allow them to reach their fullest potential by reducing the burden of disease, injury, and violence. Join the HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) during National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™) to learn how you can eliminate disparities to advance health equity. https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-four
it is also critical to increase coordination and collaboration within and across the systems serving young people (e.g., pediatric settings, social service programs, and the child welfare system). Collaboration and coordination across settings and systems can maximize resources, reduce duplication of efforts, and promote quality and transparency. Improving the health of our nation’s young people pays off for generations to come. Join the HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) during National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™) to learn how you can increase coordination and collaboration within and across the systems serving young people. https://opa.hhs.gov/nahm#week-four

Newsletter:

During National Adolescent Health Month, we can work to advance adolescent health equity
Adolescents have multiple and diverse needs and require different supports to be healthy. We allow them to reach their fullest potential when we reduce the burden of disease, injury, and violence. Many young people experience health disparities that disproportionately affect their communities due to the systems and environments where they are born, grow, live, work, play, worship, and age. It is critical to increase coordination and collaboration within and across the systems serving young people (e.g., pediatric settings, social service programs, and the child welfare system). Learn more from the HHS Office of Population Affairs in recognition of National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™).

Sharable NAHM Graphics:

[wide version] National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™): Eliminate disparities to advance health equity and increase coordination across systems. Learn more at opa.hhs.gov/nahm

[square version] National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™): Eliminate disparities to advance health equity and increase coordination across systems. Learn more at opa.hhs.gov/nahm

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