Additional Resources from Other Organizations

Adolescent Health Services: Missing Opportunities is a report led by the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine that reviews and makes recommendations for strengthening and improving an integrated health system for adolescents in the United States.  This link provides a summary of the report, and information on how to access it.

Gallup Student Poll, a national survey collecting data from America's youth about their hope, engagement, and well-being.  The link provides information on the current findings from the poll, and information for school administrators about how to participate in future data collection periods of the Gallup Poll.

Preventing Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Among Young People: Progress and Possibilities is a report brief from the National Academies that analyzes preventive interventions for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders among America's youth.  Detailed recommendations are provided based upon a review of the literature.

State Mental Health Lawmakers' Digest is a periodical from the National Conference of State Legislatures, with support from the MacArthur Foundation.  The Spring 2009 issue has a variety of features, including synopses of the latest health policy research, highlighted evidence-based programs, and an interview with the director of the CSMH, Mark Weist.

Trends in Adolescent and Young Adult Health in the United States is an article published in July 2009 issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health.  The article reviews health trends for American adolescents and young adults.  Data are presented on demographics, mortality, health-related behaviors, and healthcare access and utilization.  Major gender and racial/ethnic disparities are highlighted.