Adolescenceâ€" beginning with the onset of puberty and ending in the mid-20sâ€" is a
critical period of development during which key areas of the brain mature and develop …

Confidentiality protections are a key component of high-quality adolescent sexual and
reproductive health (SRH) care. Research has shown that adolescents value confidentiality …

OBJECTIVES To quantify adolescent-and parent-perceived importance of provider-
adolescent discussions about sexual and reproductive health (SRH), describe prevalence of …

Suicide in Schools provides school-based professionals with practical, easy-to-use
guidance on developing and implementing effective suicide prevention, assessment …

Background Prevalence of suicidal ideation increases rapidly in adolescence, and many
choose not to seek help and disclose their ideation. Young people who do disclose suicidal …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented use of telehealth, including
by primary care professionals (PCPs) who serve adolescents. Objective To inform future …

Disclosure of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITBs) is critical to current treatment and
prevention programs. Limited research has examined patterns of and barriers to SITB …

Background/objective Adolescents and young adults are a diverse group with varied health
needs. In Sweden, youth clinics are critical for improving their sexual, reproductive, mental …

Purpose Substantial gaps exist between professional guidelines and practice around
confidential adolescent services, including private time between health-care providers and …

Purpose As children progress through adolescence, they become more independent and
more responsible regarding their health. This shift in responsibility from the parents to the …