Pediatricians often feel ill-equipped to counsel youth adequately on all contraceptive options, and same-day access to long-acting reversible contraceptives can be a challenge. With this new project, adolescent medicine specialists hope to change that.
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As COVID-19 cases in young people increase across the country, it is apparent that many adolescents and young adults are not taking recommended precautions to prevent the spread COVID-19. Here’s how physicians can personalize these safety messages for this hard-to-reach age group.
Adolescent Mental Health During COVID-19
Isolation associated with social distancing has been stressful for teens; however, reopening comes with its own challenges. Adolescent medicine specialist Ellen Rome, MD, MPH, explains why extra vigilance is called for, especially with adolescents who struggled with depression or anxiety before the COVID-19 pandemic.