Young people

We are supporting AYPH to produce a number of resources such as:

Adolescent health in the UK today: where next?
This paper examines the key trends in adolescent health, the main policy themes of the last decade, and issues for service delivery. Quick links to local and national data and trends are available.

Read our Research Summaries highlighting the key issues and statistical trends in research and policy relating to young people’s health and well-being.

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• Mental health and emotional well-being
• Health inequalities
• Disability
• Physical activity
• Alcohol and substance use
• Teenage pregnancy and sexual health
• Diet nutrition and eating behaviours

• Read the Research Summaries

ChiMat has developed a range of tools which will support you in finding the information and evidence you need to help improve services for young people.

• Use the tools and data

If you need any advice in using the tools or interpreting the information they provide, contact the ChiMat Local Specialist working in your area.

The Youth Justice section of our site supports the Youth Justice Liaison and Diversion pathfinders and others working with children and young people whose behaviour puts them in contact or at risk of contact with the youth justice system.

Free summaries now available: Key data on adolescence 2011 gives easy access to a range of research and statistical data about young people, including health, employment, education and lifestyle. It is an essential resource for all researchers, practitioners and policy makers working with young people today.

There is a wealth of resources relating to young people’s health and wellbeing in the ChiMat knowledge hub - Search the Knowledge Hub by using the search box at the top right of the page. Or click on a key theme on the left-menu.

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