Citation

Meynard A, Haller DM, Navarro C, Narring F. Rev. Med. Suisse 2008; 4(161): 1451-1455.

Vernacular Title

Prises de risque a l'adolescence: strategies et outils pour les consultations en

Affiliation

Departement de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, HUG, Geneve. (anne.meynard@hcuge.ch)

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Medecine et Hygiene)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18630147

Abstract

Meeting adolescents' health needs in primary care implies knowledge of developmental, psycho-social and physical specificities of this age group. Primary care physicians need appropriate communication skills and knowledge of specific adolescent health issues such as the role of families, the need for confidential services and networking with schools, social services and other key individuals in young people's lives. Primary care physicians rarely receive training in adolescent health and are usually interested in practical screening or counselling strategies. HEADSSS is a useful mnemonic to guide the psychosocial interview of an adolescent. It can be used in daily practice to help the physician to focus not only on"risk taking", but also on the personal strengths and protective factors that allow young people to develop harmoniously.

Language: fr