Primary care
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Adolescent relationship violence (ARV) is the use of coercive, controlling, and violent behavior within romantic adolescent relationships. It presents with patterned behaviors that occur in a cyclic fashion. ⋯ Exposure increases risk for serious acute and chronic physical and mental health consequences, including death. In the first article of this 2-part series, the authors describe the social, psychological, and medical context of ARV; in part two, the author's focus on practical aspects for approaching ARV in clinical encounters.
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With increasing prevalence of behavioral and mental health concerns, the need for equitable and accessible care is paramount. School providers and primary care physicians (PCPs) can collaborate to provide a full continuum of services, enhancing the overall likelihood of success for school-aged youth with mental health and developmental disorders. To facilitate meaningful collaboration, PCPs should have a general understanding of special education and disability law surrounding determination procedures of a student with a disability. In addition to pharmacologic treatment, PCPs should support evidence-based psychosocial interventions that can be implemented in an educational context.
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This article aims to provide an overview of areas impacting adolescent well-being, offering input and sensible parenting tips. The article is structured into 5 key components that are critical in adolescent life including social media use, nutrition and physical activity, discipline, mental health, and sexual health.
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Adolescent relationship violence (ARV) is associated with a host of negative health outcomes that can impact individuals across the lifespan. This second article in a two-part series provides clinical context for ARV to assist clinicians who are caring for adolescents and offers practical advice based on current recommendations. ⋯ Professional organizations recommend screening women of childbearing age. However, because ARV occurs frequently across all genders and few teens identify or self-report ARV, providing universal education to all teens can overcome barriers associated with delayed disclosure and intervention.