April 1-7, 2019
Overview
Teen Health Week 2019 is a global initiative encouraging teens across the world to take charge of their physical and mental health, to facilitate healthy habits they will carry throughout their lives. Young people and organizations which support them are encouraged to host events and programs, and raise awareness of how teens are affected positively and negatively by preventive care, vaccines, diet and physical activity, violence, self-harm, oral health care, and mental and sexual health issues.
Teen Health Week Themes and Events
Monday, April 1 | Gender and Sexual Development/ Preventive Care and Vaccines
Teen Health Week Kick-off Event | 6 to 8 p.m. | UAB Campus Green
Click here for event flyer
7-Day Challenge of Physical Activity-Lawson State Community College
#Staywell Adolescent Well Visit – Carver High School
UAB Family Clinic- Healthy Relationships at Carver High School
Tuesday, April 2 | Screen Free Day/Physical Activity/ Mental Health
Turn off cellphone for a day!
Phone Free Field Day-Carver High School
Conflict Resolution and Maintaining Healthy Relationship – Cornerstone High School
Recognizing the Signs of Depression in Teens – Community Care Development Network
Wednesday, April 3 | Nutrition
Food Demonstrations/Healthy Eating Tips- Carver High School and Cornerstone Middle School
Self-care with Teen Leadership Group at Girls' Inc. of Central Alabama
Thursday, April 4 | Violence/Interpersonal Violence
Movie and Discussion | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | UAB Hill Student Center
"The Hate U Give"
Discussion led by Brandon Johnson, Birmingham Mayor’s Office of PEACE and Policy
Schedule
9 a.m.- 11 a.m. Town hall discussion and movie clips
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Lunch and breakout session
12 p.m.-1 p.m. Debrief session
Friday, April 5 | Life Skills
Life Skills Finance - Carver High School
Saturday, April 6 | Educational Attainment
Birmingham Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services -Workforce Development Day- Birmingham CrossPlex
Sunday, April 7 | Family Engagement
Movie and Dinner in the Park- This is a FREE event for families at Avondale Park. Dinner will be served from 7 p.m. and movie starts at 8 p.m. This event is sponsored by Brian Kelleher Real Estate Team.
Community Partners
UAB Adolescent Health Youth Advisory Board
Birmingham Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services
UAB Maternal Child Health Network
LockIn Birmingham, Inc
Magic City Acceptance
Girls Inc. of Central Alabama
Community Care Development Network
UAB Medical Clinical Psychology Program