Track: Adolescent Medicine & Transitional Care

Adolescent Medicine & Transitional Care
The Adolescent Medicine & Transitional Care session brings together clinicians, mental health professionals, and care coordinators to improve outcomes during a critical period in a young person's life. This session emphasizes multidisciplinary care tailored to teens' physical, emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. It explores best practices in facilitating smooth healthcare transitions, empowering adolescents in self-care, and creating safe, inclusive care environments.

Transition Planning for Chronic Illness: Learn how to design structured transition plans for adolescents with diabetes, congenital heart disease, or cystic fibrosis.

Mental Health & Substance Use in Teens: Examine strategies to identify and manage depression, anxiety, and risk-taking behaviors.

Sexual & Reproductive Health Counseling: Explore how to provide respectful, confidential, and age-appropriate guidance on sexual well-being.

Health Literacy & Teen Empowerment: Discover tools to help adolescents become informed, engaged participants in their healthcare journey.

Lifestyle Interventions in Adolescence: Review approaches to managing obesity, screen addiction, sleep issues, and physical inactivity in youth.