adolescent health and sexuality

Q: June is Men’s Health Month, and my program is hoping to use the occasion to bring greater awareness about health to the young men in our community. What have other programs done to achieve this?
“The Science of Adolescent Risk-Taking: Workshop Report,” Committee on the Science of Adolescence; Board on Children, Youth, and Families; Institute of Medicine and National Research Council. 2011.
Many parents dread having “the talk” about sex with their children. But there are good reasons for youth workers to encourage parents to keep the lines of communication open with their teens. For one, research shows that positive communication with parents can help young people establish values and make healthy decisions. In addition, having accurate information about sex and...
“Affairs of the Heart: Qualities of Adolescent Romantic Relationships and Sexual Behavior” (abstract), Journal of Research on Adolescence, Vol. 20, No. 4, December 2010.
“The Role of Religiosity in the Relationship Between Parents, Peers, and Adolescent Risky Sexual Behavior” (abstract), Journal of Youth and Adolescence, Vol. 40, No. 3, March 2011.
May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month -- and with spring fever in the air, it's a good time for youth workers to talk to teens about responsible relationships, waiting to have sex, and contraception. Here are some online resources that will help you spread the word about teen pregnancy prevention in your program and community:
An expert on teen pregnancy prevention for over 40 years, Dr. Michael A. Carrera talks about the specific challenges and rewards of getting youth to care about their futures. Time: 5:09 | Size: 4.7 MB | Transcript
An expert on teen pregnancy prevention for over 40 years, Dr. Michael A. Carrera talks about the specific challenges and rewards of getting youth to care about their futures. Time: 5:09 | Size: 4.7 MB
In honor of STD Awareness Month, here are a few reasons to encourage the young people you work with to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases, if they are sexually active:
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