marsha sturdevant, md the adolescent health center childrens of alabama
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Taking Care of Myself: Health, Sexuality, and Hygiene
Marsha Sturdevant, MD
The Adolescent Health Center
Children’s of Alabama
What is Resilience??Have you heard this word before?
Resilient people do well in life, even when life is hard.
Can young people LEARN to be resilient, or do you have to be born that way???
Resilient TeenagersGet out into the community
Have at least one adult they can talk to
Have at least one thing about themselves that they are proud of
Getting out in the CommunityVolunteer Work
Clubs
Church, synagogue, faith-based organizations
Sports
Friendships
Trusted AdultsParent, Teacher, Pastor, Counselor, Others….
Communicate!!! Tell the important people in your life what is important to you!!
Listen!!! Find out what is important to the important people in your life
What is Great about ME??Skills
Personality
Features
Stories
Questions? Comments?
What is a ‘healthy lifestyle?’Physical activity to “work up a sweat” 6 days per
week.
Eight to ten hours of sleep every night.
Eating breakfast , lunch, and dinner every day
Eating 5 fruits or vegetables every day
Eating 4 servings of dairy (or substitute if lactose intolerant) every day
What can I do when people treat me younger than I am?Make sure these people know how old you
are.
Tell them exactly what they are doing.
Tell them what you CAN do.
Ask for help when you need it, so that others don’t have to guess what you need.
I get teased a lot. How can I deal with this?People tease for 2 reasons: Fear and PowerPossible approaches need to be discussed
with a Trusted Adult.Ignore—this is hard, and may make you feel
helplessDirect “I refuse to be treated like this.” with
eye contactIndirect- leave the situationIf you think a bully is going to hit you, consider
yelling ‘Fire’, it gets a faster response than ‘Help’
How do I get the most out of doctor’s visits?Consider asking to speak with your doctor by
yourself
Make a list of questions to ask
Be okay with your parents also talking with your doctor by themselves
If you need to talk with a specific member of your medical team (like the lead doctor, or the social worker, or the nutritionist), ask!
Questions? Comments?
What are ‘risk taking behaviors’?
How often should people shower or bathe?
Where do I get information about sex?
What is puberty?The time in every human being’s life when
the body changes from a child’s body to an adult body.
For some, this takes 2-3 years, for others in takes longer
Every part of the body is affected by puberty. All parts of the body get larger.
What are the first signs of Puberty?For girls, breast development is the first
sign of puberty. First menstrual period usually happens 1.5-2yrs after breast development begins and about 6 months after the growth spurt.
For boys, increased size of the testicles is the first sign of puberty. The growth spurt starts later and lasts longer. That’s why, on average, adult men are taller than women, but 6th grade girls are taller than boys.
Questions? Comments?
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