1. Promoting Positive Adolescent Health Behaviors and Outcomes: Thriving in the 21st Century

Promoting Positive Adolescent Health Behaviors and Outcomes: Thriving in the 21st Century

Promoting Positive Adolescent Health Behaviors and Outcomes: Thriving in the 21st Century identifies key program factors that can improve health outcomes related to adolescent behavior and provides evidence-based recommendations toward effective implementation of federal programming initiatives. This study explores normative adolescent development, the current landscape of adolescent risk behavior, core components of effective programs focused on optimal health, and recommendations for research, programs, and policies. You can download a free PDF copy (148 pages )here: https://www.nap.edu/catalog/25552/promoting-positive-adolescent-health-behaviors-and-outcomes-thriving-in-the 

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https://www.nap.edu/catalog/25552/promoting-positive-adolescent-health-behaviors-and-outcomes-thriving-in-the
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Health and Nutrition
Mental Health
Positive Youth Development
Program Development
Safety
Substance Use/Misuse
Teen Dating Violence
Teen Driver Safety
Teen Pregnancy
Teen Pregnancy Prevention