The COVID-19 pandemic brought increased attention to the mental health status and needs experienced by young adults. The 2021 Surgeon General’s Advisory addressing the importance of protecting youth mental health […]
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Spotlight: The Ohio Maternal & Child Health Approach to Supporting Adolescent & Young Adult Mental Health
Ohio is one of five state teams participating in the Association of Maternal & Child Health Program’s Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Behavioral Health learning collaborative, which aims to improve access […]
A Conversation with Young Adults Behind TeenLink Hawaii
A Comprehensive Online Health and Wellness Resource for Teens and Young Adults I had the pleasure of spending a Friday afternoon discussing TeenLinkHawaii, a web-based health information resource, with two […]
What Title V MCH Program Staff Need to Know: Federal Investments in Youth Mental Health
Earlier this month, the Adolescent & Young Adult Health National Resource Center hosted a webinar highlighting HRSA’s Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) program, which promotes behavioral health integration in pediatric primary care […]
Youth-Led Suicide Prevention Efforts in American Samoa
Anna Corona Trigger warning: this post contains content about suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, free and confidential help is available. Please call […]
Spotlight! The Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Health National Resource Center: How We Support Title V Programs to Advance AYA Health
Anna Corona We’re excited to present this blog entry as we approach Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Here at the Adolescent & Young Adult Health National Resource Center (AYAH-NRC), […]