Introduction to the Special Issue on Adolescent and Young Adult Health: Why We Care, How Far We Have Come, and Where We Are Going

J Pediatr Psychol. 2017 Oct 1;42(9):903-909. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsx101.

Abstract

This special issue on adolescent and young adult (AYA) health comprises 15 original articles. The special issue recognizes the importance of AYA-focused research, highlights unique issues across the AYA period, and showcases cutting-edge research focused on AYAs. We describe the rationale for focusing on the AYA population, themes of the special issue, and future directions.

Keywords: adolescents; health behavior; health promotion and prevention; resilience.

Publication types

  • Introductory Journal Article
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Health Services / organization & administration
  • Adolescent Health Services / standards*
  • Adolescent Health Services / trends
  • Delivery of Health Care / organization & administration
  • Delivery of Health Care / standards*
  • Delivery of Health Care / trends
  • Female
  • Health Promotion
  • Health Services Research*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Self-Management
  • Transition to Adult Care / organization & administration
  • Transition to Adult Care / standards*
  • Transition to Adult Care / trends
  • Young Adult