National Adolescent Health Month

National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™) | HHS Office of Population Affairs

This annual observance 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. Throughout May, the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) share information and resources to help you engage with the many facets of adolescent health

Celebrate National Adolescent Health Month! 

National Adolescent Health Month is a time for adults from across the country to come together and support adolescents in our communities. During this month, and all year long, MDH’s grant recipients, health care and human services providers, youth-serving professionals, and parents and caregivers connect youth to services and opportunities that build on their strengths and potential.

Join us in advancing the vision that all adolescents in the United States have the safety, support, and resources to thrive, be healthy, and have opportunities. We can all come together to support individuals and communities working to create change that benefits young people!

Ways to celebrate!

• Choose an action from the Minnesota Partnership for Adolescent and Young Adult Health - An action plan to guide adolescent and young adult health in Minnesota
• Join our email list by entering your email at the bottom of this page
• Explore our additional resources below 

Additional Resources

Resources for Parents and Teens

• Advocates for Youth
• Power to Decide: The Campaign to Prevent Unplanned Pregnancy
• Planned Parenthood: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
• CDC - Reproductive Health: Teen Pregnancy
• Tips for Parents and Caregivers of Teens | HHS Office of Population Affairs
• MySelf My Health

Resources for Providers

• Featured resource: Immunization Information For Health Care Providers Serving Adolescents 
• Infographic: Teens Visiting Health Clinic | CDC
• CDC - Teen Pregnancy Prevention for Healthcare Providers
• American Academy of Pediatrics: Adolescent Sexual Health
• 7 Tips for Youth-Supporting Professionals for Talking with Youth About Sexual and Reproductive Health - Activate Collective

Additional Resources

• Minnesota Adolescent Sexual Health Report
• Positive Youth Development Resources | HHS Office of Population Affairs
• The Minnesota Partnership for Adolescent and Young Adult Health