Facts
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services:
- 39% of female high school students reported depression during their adolescence and 21% of male high school students reported depression during their adolescence.
- Untreated depression can lead to serious health risks.
- There are existing treatments and interventions for depression.
- In 2015, 35% of adolescence reported consuming alcohol.
- In 2013, 37% of female high school students reported completing the recommended 1 hour of physical activity 5 days of the week. 57% of high school males reported completing the recommended 1 hour of physical activity 5 days of the week.
- In 2011/2012, 1 out of 5 adolescence (ages 12-19) were considered obsese. Being overweight can increase health problems and may contribute to type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, and cardiovascular disease.
- In 2011/2012 there were almost 1 in 3 adolescents (ages 12-17) with at least one chronic health condition and 13% of adolescence had two or more chronic conditions.
- In 2017, 40% of high school students reported engaging in sexual intercourse.
Services Provided
The American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines it recommends that adolescents conduct an annual visit with screening and anticipatory guidance for health-related behaviors. The Adolescent Health Program provides services for individuals between the ages of 11 and 21 that come in for a comprehensive yearly wellness visit in Teen & Adult Services. The wellness visits include:
- Family planning/ Pap smear services
- STD/ HIV testing
- Depression and substance abuse screening services
Facts
At the end of the wellness visit, the patient meets with a case manager to review the depression and substance use screenings. The case manager is able to make referrals to other services, on behalf of the patient, if needed . The case manager will also discuss the following with the patient:
- Education and support for patients transitioning from pediatric primary care into adult primary care. This transition includes the following topics:
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- Discussing health care rights
- How to make/ keep a doctor’s appointment
- How to pick up a prescription
- How to read a prescription label
- Primary Care Physician enagement
- Where to make a vision appointment
- Where to find dental services
- Help getting a job, food, and clothing
- Help with transitioning education
- Where to find support groups
- Help finding mental health and substance abuse services
- Help finding other resources as needed
For more information on CUPHD's Adolescent Health Program, contact Kelly Flanigan at kflanigan@c-uphd.org
