Description
The August 2023 Integrated Care Rounds discusses Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) engagement in the NC InCK model. The NC InCK team and guests talk about what risks adolescents and young adults may face and how to empower families to set healthy goals together.
Click this link for the August 2023 AYA Engagement and Well-Being Integrated Care Rounds Slide Deck
Key Takeaways
- The adolescent brain is particularly susceptible to addiction, with youth showing signs of dependance quickly. Nicotine dependance can develop within days to weeks after as few as 100 cigarettes, and before daily smoking. Nicotine impacts brain areas responsible for learning, attention, impulse control and mood. Youth-friendly resources, such as Live Vape Free (LVF), can play a crucial role in helping young people quit vaping products.
- It is especially important to engage Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) in their care. Tips for this include: talking with parents/caretakers about including their adolescents in care management, discussing consent and confidentiality with AYA and answering their questions, encouraging and involving adolescents in goal planning, and focusing on proactive skill building!
- NC InCK has been receiving community referrals from Juvenile Justice Court Counsellors since May, 2023. If a family chooses, Family Navigators can collaborate with Juvenile Court Counselors to better support and reach the goals of Juvenile Justice involved youth and their families.
Resources
- Live Vape Free (LVF): is a confidential texting program to help young people quit vaping products. Join by texting VAPEFREENC to 873373.
- “Get Your Head Out of the Cloud” and TalkAboutVaping.org: Information to help parents address the dangers of vaping with their kids, access free educational resources, and conversation guides.
- GetMyFuture: Educational and vocational skill-building resources
- A Family Toolkit: Toolkit aimed at helping families through the transition from pediatric to adult health care.