ADOLESCENT-CENTERED HEALTH 

CARE: THE MOUNT SINAI MODEL 

with Angela Diaz, MD, PhD, MPH

Additional Resources

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Resources for Professionals 

Our Model: A Blueprint. Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center. 

http://www.teenhealthcare.org/our-impact/our-model-a-blueprint/

» An overview of Mt. Sinai’s innovative approach to adolescent healthcare.

Investing in the Health and Well-Being of Young Adults. Institute of Medicine and 

National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences 2014. 

http://www.nationalacademies.org/hmd/Reports/2014/Investing-in-the-Healthand-Well-Being-of-Young-Adults.aspx

» Guidance in developing and enhancing policies and programs to improve 

adolescent healthcare. 

What to Look for in a Healthcare Setting. National Human Trafficking Resource 

Center. https://humantraffickinghotline.org/resources/what-look-healthcaresetting

» Information to help healthcare professionals identify and support victims of 

trafficking. 

Creating Safe and Supportive Environments. Teen Pregnancy Prevention and 

Pregnancy Assistance https://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah/resources-and-training/tppand-paf-resources

» Resources for creating and maintaining environments that meet the social 

and emotional needs of individuals. 

Adolescent Health Services: Missing Opportunities. National Research Council 

and Institute of Medicine. https://www.nap.edu/catalog/12063/adolescenthealth-services-missing-opportunities

Guidance on improving an integrated health system for adolescents.
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Resources for Parents and Families 

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Encouraging Teens to Take Responsibility for Their Own Health. 

HealthyChildren.org https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/healthmanagement/Pages/Encouraging-Teens-to-Take-Responsibility-for-Their-OwnHealth.asp

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Tips for encouraging teens to get involved in their healthcare.

Healthcare Transition for Adolescents https://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah/adolescentdevelopment/physical-health-and-nutrition/healthcare-transition-for-adolescents

» Advice for helping adolescents develop a health routine.

For Parents: Medical Care for Your 13- to 18-year old. KidsHealth. 

http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/medical-care-13-18.html

» Things for parents to consider regarding their teen’s health.

For Teens: Taking Charge of Your Medical Care. KidsHealth. 

http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/medical-care.html’

» Tips for teens on how to take charge of their healthcare. 

TAG for Families: Action Steps and Resources. Office of Adolescent Health, 

Adolescent Health: Think, Act, Grow® (TAG) 

https://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah/tag/for-families/index.html

» How parents, families, and guardians can support healthy adolescent 

development.

Useful Websites for Adolescents, Caregivers, and Professionals 

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Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center -- https://teenhealthcare.org/

» Information on the health center’s mission, impact, and how to get involved.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): 

Resources for Trauma-Informed Care -- https://www.samhsa.gov/trauma-violence

» Information on SAMHSA’s treatment options, grants, data, and campaigns 

National Child Traumatic Stress Network -- http://www.nctsn.org

Information on NCTSN’s mission to raise the standard of care for traumatized 

children and their families.