Webinars for NYS Adolescent Health Initiatives
CAPP, PREP, SRAE, and HIV prevention providers are invited to use the ACT for Youth resources below for professional development. For recordings on additional topics, see our Mental Health Webinar Series and PYD Network Webinar Series.
Integrating STI Knowledge into Programming (49:00)
Marisol De Leon and Heather Wynkoop Beach
June 2025
Building on insights from the first two webinars in our STI series, this session focuses on how health educators can effectively integrate STI prevention, symptom recognition, and treatment information into their existing evidence-based programs.
Meaningful Youth Engagement: Youth Voice in Every Role (56:57)
Michele Luc and Amanda Purington Drake
May 2025
Youth engagement thrives when young people have opportunities to interact with adults or peers in ways that allow them to build on their strengths, take on responsibilities they choose, and contribute to decisions that affect themselves and their communities. However, creating after-school programs that attract and retain teens can be a challenge. In this session, ACT for Youth explores best practices, research, and insights directly from youth on how to engage teens in meaningful roles.
Let's Talk STIs: Clinical Insights into Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment (1:01:00)
Melissa Puicon-Healey
May 2025
In this session of the special series on STIs, we'll break down the clinical symptoms of common STIs, explore preventative tools like DoxyPEP and PrEP, discuss testing options, and outline recommended treatments. You'll leave better equipped to answer tough questions, tackle misinformation, and engage youth in meaningful conversations about their sexual health.
Staying Informed: The Latest on STIs, Prevention, and Emerging Trends (1:01:59)
Wilson Miranda
April 2025
In Session 1 of a special webinar series on STIs, Wilson Miranda of the AIDS Institute discusses recent statistics, emerging infections, and prevention strategies, with a focus on trends in New York State.
Digital and Social Media Literacy for Youth (58:22)
Amanda Purington Drake
February 2025
How are tweens and teens using social media today? In this webinar, Amanda Purington Drake offers an overview and explains how engaging in social media can support certain core developmental tasks. She also explores ways to promote social media literacy.
Eating Disorder Basics for Health Educators (1:07:18)
Taylor Starr
August 2024
In this webinar, Dr. Taylor Starr discusses eating disorder myths, warning signs, health consequences, and resources.
A Question of Purpose (58:19)
Anthony Burrow
June 2024
In this talk, Anthony Burrow explores the concept of purpose and its critical role in the lives of young people. How can a sense of purpose shape identity, drive motivation, and influence decision-making in the everyday lives of youth? Dr. Burrow is Associate Professor of Life Course Studies in Cornell's Department of Psychology.
Supporting Youth Autonomy in Health Care Settings (22:24)
Richard Kreipe
May 2024
Navigating health care can be intimidating, especially for young people who may feel unprepared to express needs and concerns. During this webinar, Dr. Richard Kreipe offers practical advice to empower youth with respect to self-advocacy, communication, and decision-making skills within health care environments.
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Nuanced Dimensions of Consent
Marisol De Leon
February 2024
In this workshop, participants gained insights into everyday interactions that can help or hinder a culture of consent.
Giving a Confident ANSWER to Difficult Questions (45:30)
Mary Cupelo
November 2023
In this webinar, participants learned how to identify different types of sex education questions and to respond using the ANSWER technique.