Videos
Beyond the Data Update -- Adolescence: Preparing for Lifelong Health and Wellness
Dr. Phoebe Thorpe and Dr. Stephanie Zaza discuss the importance of making adolescent health a priority. Adolescents are in a very unique developmental stage and there are many levels of intervention that can help nurture that development.
CDC's Program for LGBT Youth
Dr. Howell Wechsler discusses how CDC supports HIV/STD prevention for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth.
Youth Behaviors and HIV Risk
Dr. Laura Kann explains which youth behaviors related to HIV risk are measured by the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. In addition to questions about sexual behaviors, the survey also covers topics like bullying, sexual violence, and alcohol and drug use.
CDC: Dena's Story
Dena discusses her HIV diagnosis in 1991 during college and living with HIV as a mom, with her daughter Candace urging young people to talk with parents if they need help.
CDC: Jamar's Story
Singer Jamar Rogers discusses living with and fighting the stigma around HIV, and having the strong support of his mom, Danielle.
Let's Talk About Sexual Health
This video features CDC Epidemiologist, Elizabeth Torrone, PhD MSPH, discussing the importance of a healthy dialogue concerning sexual health between youth and their health providers.
What are STDs?
This video, featuring CDC's Dr. John Douglas, Division of Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention, attempts to raise awareness about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).
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