It's a New Day in Public Health.
The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
My Plan, My Future
Adolescents are an integral part of Florida’s communities bringing energy, innovation, and strength to our state. The transition from childhood to adulthood is an important phase bringing challenges to navigate and milestones to celebrate.
Adolescence includes physical, mental, emotional, and social developments that require intentional support. Changes that occur between the ages of 10-25 happen rapidly. Youth are developing new brain patterns, social boundaries, and emotional resilience that can prepare them for adulthood.
- Parents and Guardians
Substance Use Prevention
The Facts. Your Future focuses on supporting students to ensure they receive prevention resources and helpful encouragement to protect and maintain their health, avoid substance misuse, and discourage risky behaviors so they can thrive and flourish.
Substance Use in Adolescence provides information and resources about adolescent substance use and ways to prevent it.
Development and Stages
Adolescent Development Explained is a guide for information about the major developmental changes that occur in adolescence and how parents and caring adults can support adolescents.
Stop Bullying provides resources for adults to respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior.
Connect with DOH