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Adolescent Health Initiative

We are transforming the adolescent-centered health care landscape.

The Adolescent Health Initiative is a division of Michigan Medicine's Community Health Services.

02/19/2026

Time is running out to submit your proposal for the 2026 Conference on Adolescent Health! We are already receiving so many amazing ideas for workshops, posters, presentations and more—when are you submitting yours?

Join our community, online on November 2, 2026, and in person November 6-7 in Detroit, Michigan! More details below.

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Black and white text on a blue gradient background reads The 2026 Conference on Adolescent Health. Less than 1 Month Left to submit your proposal! Share your ideas in community with other youth-centered professionals. Deadline March 13! An illustration of three young people. Logos for AHI and University of Michigan Health, Michigan Medicine.

02/16/2026

📣 Know a young artist with a passion for changing health care? Encourage them to apply to the AMPLIFY Youth Art Exhibition! Selected artists will receive support, guidance, and $300 to create art that communicates their experiences of the health care system.

Finished pieces will be displayed at the 2026 Conference on Adolescent Health and at galleries across Michigan in 2027 🎨

No experience necessary, and it takes less than 15 minutes to apply. More details in the comments!

This project was made possible by a grant from the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan.

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IMAGE 1 reads Calling all youth artists! Apply to the AMPLIFY Youth Art Exhibition. Learn more about this paid opportunity. The AMPLIFY logo is a hand holding a megaphone with a lighting bolt and the word AMPLIFY coming out. AHI's logo.
IMAGE 2 reads More than just an art exhibit AMPLIFY guides young artists and supports them as they make visual art informed by their lived experiences with the health care system.
Finished pieces will be displayed for health care providers at the 2026 Conference on Adolescent Health, as well as in three galleries in Michigan in 2027!
IMAGE 3 reads Artists:
Must be ages 12-24
Reside in Michigan in 2026
Work in a visual medium (we’ll collaborate with you to display your art!)
Commit to all check-ins with our staff
Must be available for the exhibition reception in Detroit, MI, on November 6, 2026
Will be compensated $300 for their creative labor
No formal experience required
IMAGE 4 reads Make Art, Get Paid, Be Heard! Apply by April 17 at
MichMed.org/AHIAmplify. An illustration of a dripping paint can with a brush. The logo for the U-M Arts Initiative.

02/11/2026

With everyone at the going for the gold, we want to congratulate Clifton Springs Health Center from DeKalb Public Health for achieving a Gold certification through the Adolescent Champion Model! We're so impressed by the enthusiasm and passion these Adolescent Champions bring to their work with Georgia youth 🏅🏆

02/10/2026

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month reminds us that health care professionals can play a crucial role in educating young people about healthy dating and identifying and supporting those at risk. For trainings to support youth from a trauma-informed perspective, visit our Trauma-Informed Care page - link below!

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IMAGE 1 reads Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Trigger warning: This post discusses statistics related to teen dating violence, including physical and sexual violence. An illustration of a cracked heart. AHI's logo.
IMAGE 2 reads Why It's Important. According to the CDC’s 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 8.5% of U.S. high school students reported physical dating violence, while 9.7% reported sexual dating violence.
Female students experienced higher rates of physical and sexual dating violence than male students. Students identifying as le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, q***r, or questioning experienced higher rates of physical and sexual dating violence than heterosexual students.
IMAGE 3 reads What You Can Do.
Reflect on how you can identify young people in need of support, perhaps through screening tools.
Develop communication skills to normalize conversations around healthy boundaries, supportive relationships, and consent.
Teach emotional regulation skills so youth can navigate dating safely and respectfully.
Provide trauma-informed care & mental health support for survivors.
An illustration of two young people with their arms around each other. One has a heart on their shirt.
IMAGE 4 reads Resources. Love is Respect
www.loveisrespect.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
www.thehotline.org
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
AHI’s Trauma-Informed Care Resources
www.michmed.org/zggRg
AHI’s Screening Tool Directory
www.michmed.org/gVxv8
Illustrations of two couples embracing with hearts.

02/09/2026

The Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development recently released recommendations on what providers can do to help young people navigate gender and sexuality in the digital age:

📰Stay informed about media’s role in gender and sexuality development and aware of available resources for youth and families.
🔍Guide youth in finding and vetting online sexual health information.
🗣️Discuss teens’ online sexual experiences with them in nonjudgemental ways.
❗Understand how to address issues around problematic po*******hy use, nonconsensual sexting, online sexual harassment, and sexual health needs for youth.
🏳️‍🌈Co-create inclusive evidence-based resources with LGBTQ+ youth.
🏳️‍⚧️Complete training for delivering accurate and culturally sensitive information to LGBTQ+ youth.

Full article in comments! What would you add?

02/07/2026

Join us in commemorating National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Data demonstrates the pressing need for more awareness of how the HIV/AIDS epidemic disproportionately affects the Black community — in 2023, despite making up just 12% of the U.S. population, Black individuals made up 38% of new HIV diagnoses (CDC, U.S. Census Bureau). And post diagnosis, Black patients often run into barriers to care, including medical mistrust, systemic racism, and lack of accessible resources.

Black patients are also less likely than their white peers to be prescribed PrEP, an important tool in the fight to eliminate HIV. For our no-cost resource, PrEP for Adolescents, visit: https://michmed.org/RBmR2

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Image reads National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. A ribbon and a border show the red, black, and green colors of the Pan-African flag. AHI's logo.

02/06/2026

Are the kids alright? Today's youth are experiencing widespread mental health challenges, but they're also dealing with them in ways unique to them.
Want to help guide young people on their mental health journey? Access AHI's no-cost Mental Health resources at the link below!

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IMAGE 1 reads 94% of youth ages 14-24 reported experiencing mental health challenges in an average month. Let's talk about it. A pie chart and a green arrow.
IMAGE 2 reads Yes, these numbers from the 2025 BlueSky Youth Mental Health Survey are alarming. But they also reflect a growing awareness of mental health among Young people and more willingness to talk about how they feel. An illustration of a young person curled up with a cloud floating over them.
IMAGE 3 reads 69% of surveyed youth reported talking with a friend about their mental health. They also engaged in self care by
Enjoying music and entertainment - 77%
Engaging in hobbies - 62%
exercising - 55%
spending time outdoors - 41%
An illustration of two youth talking, one with an arm reached out to support the other.
IMAGE 4 reads So while youth are dealing with widespread mental health challenges, they’re also demonstrating resilience and coping strategies. Three youth sit talking and eating.
IMAGE 5 reads Want to help youth navigate their mental health and build resilience? Access AHI’s No-Cost trainings and resources on Youth Mental Health! An illustration of a young person on a couch with a speech bubble with a tangled line. Someone sits across from them listening.

02/02/2026

What are the effects of deportations on adolescents' health and education? And what rights do adolescent-supporting professionals have when it comes to immigration enforcement? Learn more about these topics in AHI's recent training, Immigration Raids: Youth Impacts and Knowing Your Rights, now available on demand in our course catalog - link below!

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Text reads When districts had more deportations within 25 miles, the white-Latino gap in math and absenteeism increased. —William D. Lopez, PhD, MPH (he/him/el) Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health A picture of William D. Lopez wearing a navy suit and a bolo tie. William describes himself as having black hair, brown skin, and brown eyes. AHI's logo.

01/30/2026

We're so proud of what Community Health Services of U-M Health accomplished in 2025 - check out this great recap!

01/29/2026

Worried about youth gambling? Save the date for our upcoming virtual training on March 24! Details here: MichMed.org/AHIWebinar

01/26/2026

Does your youth-serving space need a 2026 refresh? Check out our Health Rights for Teens posters! These state-specific resources give adolescents easy and accessible info on their health care rights, including confidentiality, mental health services, and reproductive health screening.

We've recently added resources for many states - visit the full collection at the link below!

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Text reads New Posters with Health Rights. A photo of a young woman sitting in front of a wall with a poster titled Teens, Privacy, and Health. AHI's logo.

01/22/2026

As digital platforms make gambling more accessible, youth are participating in a variety of online gambling behaviors at increasing rates. How do these activities impact youth's mental and financial health, and how can health care professionals screen for and intervene against these potentially risky behaviors?

AHI's upcoming training, Hidden Bets: Youth, Online Gambling & Mental Health, will explore these questions, providing evidence, resources, and youth-centered education strategies.

Registration opens February 23! For more details, visit: MichMed.org/AHIWebinar

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Text reads Hidden Bets: Youth, Online Gambling & Mental Health. A virtual training for youth-supporting professionals. Save the Date: March 24, 11 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. EDT. An illustration of a digital tablet displaying a slot machine.

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3621 S. State Street
Ann Arbor, MI
48108

Telephone

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