The YOUth Health Literacy Initiative

We’re excited to announce that the YOUth Health Literacy Initiative Resources Page is officially live! Finding trustworthy health information online can be difficult, especially when there is soooo much information available! That’s why we created this page as a starting point for students, families, and anyone looking to learn more about health and wellness. What You Will Find Our Resources Page brings together a collection of credible, student-friendly resources , including: Health organizations and educational websites Health education and literacy materials Educational videos and other media Science and public health resources Articles and additional learning materials Resources to help you better understand health information We’ve focused on including resources from reputable organizations and evidence-based sources so you can feel more confident about where your health information comes from. Why It Matters Health literacy isn’t just about knowing health facts. It’s also about ...

What Exactly Is Health Literacy? You probably use health information every day. But how do you know what to trust? Simply Put: Health literacy is the ability to find, understand, evaluate, and use health information to make informed decisions! Source : Healthy People 2030, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health literacy = Find it  + Understand it  + Use it  What does that look like? Health literacy can mean knowing how to: Understand information from a doctor Find trustworthy health information online Recognize misleading health claims Understand medication or nutrition information Know when to ask for help Health literacy helps you ask: 🔎 Who created this information? 📚 Is there evidence behind it? 🏥 Is the source trustworthy? 🤔 Could this be misleading or taken out of context? Remember!  Think critically. Check your sources. Stay informed. Follow YOUth Health Literacy Initiative on Instagram too! Insta:  The YOUth Health Literacy Initiative...