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Do you know how to empower healthy social media use amongst youth?     Research from a 2023 study by  Gallup and The Institute for Family Studies, found that teenagers in the U.S. spend an average of 4.8 hours per day using social media, with nearly 30% spending upwards of six hours.    This increased usage of social media can lead to adverse health outcomes related to mental health, body image, and sleep. But how do we make sure youth utilize it while maintaining their health and well-being?     Check out this blog “Retweets and Reframes: 5 Ways to Empower Healthy Adolescent Social Media Use” by Kaleigh Cornelison, LMSW, LCSW, Project Coordinator II at ETR.     This piece details five featured strategies on how caring adults can tackle the daunting task of trying to help young people navigate a social media landscape—so that they can achieve their best health.     Read about it here: https://lnkd.in/eeanrnaH     #AdolescentHealth #HealthEquity #YouthEngagement #SocialMedia #Health #PublicHealth #YouthHealth #Resource 

Last year’s YTH Live Global Innovation Challenge winner was Youth Minds Connect. They utilize technology to create peer-to-peer support and community engagement to address mental health challenges among youth in Malawi. As challenge winners, they received $4,000 USD in seed funding and mentorship from both ETR and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). In our newest blog post, the founder of Youth Minds Connect, Pemphero Mafuta, updates us on the project’s journey after winning. He touches on what it meant to be showcased on an expansive platform, invaluable insights learned, and how the mentorship and support from ETR were instrumental in refining their approach while maximizing their impact. Read it now at this link: https://hubs.la/Q02LF_Px0 #YTHLiveGlobal24 #HealthEquity #YouthTech #Networking #Education #Community #Inclusivity #Innovation #Technology #Development #PublicHealth #MentalHealth #EmotionalHealth #Support

You don’t want to miss this year’s YTH Live Global 2024 Keynote led by youth leaders from the non-profit organization Young Invincibles! Jaylah D., Community Health Student at Howard University and Founder of HBCU ABLE, Inc. and Evan Quaintance, B.A. in Political Science from Howard University and Schwarzman Scholar, will explore the long-term impact of health policy on their generation. Their talk will focus on global health and funding, the power of youth advocacy, and innovative digital activism for health. Register today for an opportunity to learn more about the power of youth activism in shaping health policy. Access FREE registration here: https://hubs.la/Q02Ktb-K0 #YTHLiveGlobal24 #HealthEquity #YouthTech #Networking #Education #YouthHealth #Community #Inclusivity #Innovation #Advocacy #Technology #Development #PublicHealth #YouthVoice #AdolescentHealth #Policy

There are a few days left to apply! 💥 ETR and ViiV Healthcare are launching a global challenge for young people 18 – 29 to design tech-based, youth-centered solutions that address the core barriers that impact young people living with and affected by HIV. Three finalists will be invited to pitch their idea during YTH Live Global 2024. The winner will receive $5,000 USD in seed funding to bring their idea into reality, plus support and mentorship from the YTH Live Global team at ETR! Submit your ideas by August 22, 2024, for a chance to win: https://hubs.la/Q02LFZrV0 #YTHLiveGlobal24 #HealthEquity #Networking #Education #Community #Innovation #Advocacy #Technology #Development #PublicHealth #HIV #Equity #HIVPrevention

Did you know that the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) data has been released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)⁉️ The YRBS measures health related behaviors and experiences among adolescents. It identifies emerging issues and can serve as a tool to assist public health professionals, educators, social workers, and more in planning and evaluating existing teen health programs and curriculum. 💡 More importantly, these results allow us to serve youth in ways that are most meaningful to them. Here are some important highlights from the survey results, using data from 2021 to capture these trends: 🔵 There were decreases in the overall percentage of students who experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. For Black, Latinx, and female students, these experiences decreased as well. 🔵 This survey was the first time the national YRBS asked students if they identify as transgender. While trends for this community can’t be observed yet, the survey noted that disparities for LGBTQ+ youth have persisted between 2021-2023. 🔵 There was an increase in the percentage of students who experienced bullying at school and have missed school due to concerns for their safety at or on their way to school. Want to learn more? Access the survey here: https://hubs.la/Q02LG0hg0 #TeenHealth #CDC #YouthEngagement #HealthBehavior #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #YouthHealth #Data

🚨 The deadline is quickly approaching on Monday! Are you between the ages of 18-24 and passionate about making a change in adolescent sexual health and wellness? Apply to be a Youth Innovation Advisor for The RYSE Innovation Hub today! RYSE is looking for Youth Innovation Advisors to support the development of youth-centered projects to promote young people’s sexual health and wellness. At RYSE, we believe that all young people have personal agency and access to the resources and opportunities to achieve the best possible sexual health and wellness. If this resonates with you or you want to share this with someone you know, check out our website at https://hubs.la/Q02L3xPz0 and apply to be an Innovation Advisor by this Monday -- August 19, 2024! Here at this link: https://hubs.la/Q02L3w420 #Innovation #SexualHealthEquity #SRH #SexualHealth #SexEd #HealthEquity #Health #Education #TeenHealth #AdolescentHealth #YouthHealth #Equity #YouthEngagement #RYSEHub

ETR's Tribal Community Coordinating Center (TCCC) will fund two capacity-building projects to support commercial tobacco prevention efforts. Selected projects will be awarded $4,250 each! Join us for an informational webinar on August 22 at 10:00am PDT to learn more. To apply, submissions must be in by August 30, 2024, at 5 pm PDT. Register now or apply today by following this link: https://hubs.la/Q02L3xSm0. #TobaccoPrevention #CommericalTobacco #Health #Smokefree #BigTobacco #QuitToday #NativeHealth #NativeWellness #HealthEquity

📢 One week left ❗ If you’re between the ages of 18-24 and passionate about making a change in adolescent sexual and wellness, consider applying to be a Youth Innovation Advisor (YIA) for the RYSE Innovation Hub! YIAs support the development of youth-centered projects to promote young people’s sexual health and wellness across the country. At RYSE, we believe that all young people have personal agency and access to the resources and opportunities to achieve the best possible sexual health and wellness. If this resonates with you or you want to share this with someone you know, check out our website at https://hubs.la/Q02L3mJ00 to learn more and apply to be an Innovation Advisor at the link below by August 19, 2024! Apply here: https://hubs.la/Q02L3vDw0 #Innovation #SexualHealthEquity #SRH #SexualHealth #SexEd #HealthEquity #Health #Education #TeenHealth #AdolescentHealth #YouthHealth #Equity #YouthEngagement #RYSEHub

Today is International Youth Day!     The theme for this year is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” This theme highlights the key connection between digitalization and the crucial contributions of young people in this transformative process.    We emphasize this theme at YTH Live Global 2024— ETR’s premier conference bringing together youth and adult professionals from nearly 50 states and 45+ countries.    This year’s event will feature:  ✨ A keynote address and Q&A with inspiring youth trailblazers.  ✨ A global innovation challenge focused on technology to improve youth health and well-being.  ✨ Several breakout sessions to choose from, which will spotlight youth innovation and engagement across a variety of disciplines and health topics.    Join us on September 25, 2024, to elevate the work of young people as champions for health and well-being in their communities!     Register for the event here: https://etr.my/YTH-2k24   #InternationalYouthDay #YTHLiveGlobal24 #HealthEquity #YouthTech #Networking #Education #Community #Inclusivity #Innovation #Advocacy #Technology #Development #PublicHealth #Youth 

Over the past few decades, minor consent laws have expanded significantly across the United States. These laws mainly describe how a person under the age of 18 can independently consent to healthcare services, which has shifted the discussion around health care access and utilization among adolescents. Learn more about this topic and how it affects community health centers in the latest ETR blog, “The Impact of Minor Consent Laws on Healthcare Access and Utilization.” Lauren Ranalli, MPH (she/hers), Director of Communications and Public Affairs at ETR, details services covered by minor consent laws, the benefits of them, and resources that support the role of parents and caregivers. Estimated read time: 2 minutes. Read it at this link: https://hubs.la/Q02KsM4R0 #HealthEquity #YouthHealth #Innovation #Development #PublicHealth #AdolescentHealth #Policy #Healthcare