National Adolescent Health Month

"Adolescent Health Month" is a national and statewide initiative that supports partnerships between families and their communities and emphasizes the importance of building on young people’s strengths and potential. This initiative encourages meaningful youth engagement in adolescent health activities and highlights key topics in adolescent health.

Below are the four weekly themes Minnesota Department of Health has adopted from the national campaign and will share throughout May to heighten awareness about the importance of adolescent health.

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

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

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

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

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