5 takeaways from our work collaborating with young influencersBy Kaitlyn LaBonte, LMSW August 15, 2024The youth experience is always changing, but one thing that stays consistent is the need for youth-supporting professionals to meet young people where they are. In...
July 11, 2024, 9:30 - 10:30 PM ETJuly 19, 2024, 12:00 - 1:00 PM ETJuly 22, 2024, 2:30 - 3:30 PM ETAre you passionate about making positive change in adolescent sexual and reproductive health? Interested in digging deep into the world of human-centered design to...
Learn about the ideas that bloomed at Sprout: A Design Challenge and explore the process that nourished creativity, with insights from an attendee.By Emily (Skywark) Connor By Deb CoffyJune 13, 2024For four days in May, seven teams, made up of three individuals each,...
We’re excited to have Jennifer Patino-Perez join our Innovation and Research Department! May 2, 2024We’re excited to have Jennifer “Jen” Patino-Perez join Milagros, April, Bianca, Charlie Blue, Emily, Kaitlyn, and Patricia in our Innovation and Research department,...
We’re excited to have Dai Danhi join our Innovation and Research Department! March 28, 2024We’re excited to have Dejia “Dai” Danhi join Milagros, April, Bianca, Charlie Blue, Emily, Jenn, Kaitlyn, and Patricia in our Innovation and Research department, as a Design...
In part one of our two-part series covering social media censorship, we ask: how can we ensure young people have access to the crucial sex ed and health information they need—dodging the restrictions set by the big shots in the social media game? By Milagros...
We're thrilled to unveil Healthy Teen Network's Innovation Incubator Hub, In/Tend—funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Population Affairs. We are one of six organizations newly funded to support teams that will develop, refine, and...
We’re excited to have Emily Rose Connor join our Innovation and Research Department February 22, 2024We’re excited to have Emily Rose Connor join Milagros, April, Bianca, Charlie Blue, Dai, Kaitlyn, and Patricia in our Innovation and Research department as a Design...
We’re excited to have April “Kayuri” Lat join our Innovation and Research Department! February 1, 2024We’re excited to have April join Milagros, Bianca, Charlie Blue, Dai, Emily, Kaitlyn, and Patricia in our Innovation and Research department as a Senior Manager....
We’re excited to have Bianca Devoto join our Innovation and Research Department! January 12, 2024We’re excited to have Bianca join Milagros, Patricia, Charlie Blue, Kaitlyn, and April in our Innovation and Research department as a Senior Manager. Bianca Devoto, MSPH,...
Thank you for taking care with us at #HealthyTeen23; now let’s work together to take action.By Janet Max, MPH, CHES October 20, 2023As I was drafting my opening remarks for #HealthyTeen23 and reflecting on our conference, I realized this was my 20th conference with...
Seeds of Healing: A Community Garden Experience by ThrivologySeptember 29, 2023In their modest and unassuming form, seeds encapsulate the potential for transformation and growth. Just as these seeds thrive when nurtured and cared for, so do our intentions, dreams,...
Raphael House of Portland engages their entire community in non-violent living through advocacy, education, and community outreach, and by providing a safe haven from domestic violence. September 13, 2023The Innovation Award is near and dear to our hearts because...
What's Right With You: Applying the Science of Trauma-Informed CareSeptember 8, 2023No one can deny that everyone, regardless of age, geography, or identity, has faced trauma over the last few years. Between the pandemic, political and racial unrest, and a crippling...
Through the Incubator Innovation Hub, teams will build their innovation capacity to create new solutions and approaches for adolescent health. September 1, 2023For Immediate ReleaseBaltimore, MD — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the...
We push the boundaries of imagination to develop innovative approaches to adolescent health. This is how we create the space to do it.By Kaitlyn LaBonte, LMSW By Milagros Garrido, MS, PMP August 1, 2023We live in a world full of complex and challenging issues—the...
We’re excited to have Charlie Blue Brahm join our Innovation & Research Department! June 22, 2023We’re excited to have Charlie Blue join Mila, Nick, Patricia, and Kaitlyn in our Innovation and Research department as a Design Researcher. Before starting at...
6 Storytelling Lessons Learned while Creating the Casey Young Parents Stories.By Patricia Natalie, MA June 8, 2023When I first joined Healthy Teen Network in March 2022, my first project was to “create stories about young parents that can affect policy change.” Wow, I...
Nick and Patricia chat about creating an experiential art installation that transported conference-goers into a world of forbidden literature and reveal how you can be part of efforts this yearBy Nicholas Sufrinko By Patricia Natalie, MA June 6, 2023Nick: Hey...
We’re excited to have Kaitlyn LaBonte join our Innovation & Research team! May 12, 2023We’re excited to have Kaitlyn join Mila, Nick, Patricia, and Charlie Blue in our Innovation and Research department as a Project Coordinator. Her bubbly energy and commitment...
Thrivology Listens and Learns from You to Create Practical Resources Grounded in ResearchIn most cases, avoid using a kicker for a non-human author Thrivology post, as the collab mark is text-heavy.April 13, 2023Thrivology brings you the latest research on how to...
You're invited to submit an installation for this year's conference in Portland, OregonFebruary 1, 2023Healthy Teen Network is inviting artists, designers, makers, studios, and collectives to #HealthyTeen23. This year as we Take Care and Take Action, we’ll host up to...
Why a fun, outside-of-the-box scheme might be just what your brand, product, or campaign needs. By Nicholas Sufrinko November 10, 2022"T hat very night in Max’s room a forest grew and grew—and grew until his ceiling hung with vines and the walls became the world all...
Thank you for daring to dream with us in Miami!November 4, 2022During our staff meeting before the conference, we asked everyone to share one thing they were excited about for this year’s conference. Every single person mentioned they were excited to be together, in...
Healthy Teen Network and Center for Adolescent Health Awarded Funding to Establish a Research-to-Practice CenterThe Research-to-Practice Center will equip youth-supporting professionals with the information, skills, and products needed to implement trauma-informed and...
This is only a sneak peak of our incredible line-up of some of our conference sessions; you’ll just have to join us in Miami for #HealthyTeen22 to get the full experience! September 23, 2022We’re counting down the days to #HealthyTeen22 in Miami. While we may not be...
We’re excited to have Mariam Delgado join our team as a Graphic Design Intern! September 19, 2022Mariam Delgado is a bright designer looking to make an impact in the sexual and reproductive health field! We were drawn to the work in her digital portfolio: she uses...
imi is an innovative free, digital tool designed with and for LGBTQ+ youth explore and affirm their identity and learn to cope with stress...and it’s proven effective! August 26, 2022Healthy Teen Network is pleased to announce imi as winner of the 2022 Innovation...
But if you feel you have to respond, be polite and stick to the facts.By Allison Tomai Felsen August 4, 2022Ever heard the expression “don’t feed the trolls?” Maybe it was in a news article about the rise of clickbait posting and algorithms designed to show us content...
It's more likely than you think.By Sam AkersMay 20, 2022Kids these days are all about TikTok, and I’ll admit it, I’m into it too! From watching morning routines to dances to Lizzo’s newest song, I love a good scroll. Social media provides a platform where people can...
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