In this video series, real young adults and their parents share their experiences with healthcare during the teen years. The videos offer practical advice for teens, parents and clinicians on building strong patient-provider relationships and supporting a successful transition to adult healthcare. Their stories aim to help all adolescents receive respectful, meaningful and high-quality care. 

Helping teens get high-quality healthcare

The videos in this playlist explore why routine checkups matter for teens, why some teens avoid healthcare, and how families and providers can help teens speak up, ask questions and prepare for adult healthcare. Young adults and parents share practical tips to support teens as they grow and take on more responsibility for their health. This video is the first in a playlist of five videos. 

Stories about teen healthcare

The videos in this playlist share real family stories that show how long-term, trusting relationships with healthcare providers can help teens feel heard, supported and understood. Each story highlights the value of listening to teens, paying attention to both physical and emotional needs and supporting the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare. This video is the first in a playlist of three videos. 

Helping healthcare professionals deliver high-quality teen healthcare

The videos in this playlist offer guidance from teens and young adults on how healthcare professionals can build trust, create safe spaces and approach sensitive topics, including mental health. These insights highlight simple ways providers can listen well, connect with teen patients and support them through both routine care and difficult conversations. This video is the first in a playlist of four videos. 

Young people explain what makes teen healthcare work well

In the videos in this playlist, teens share what helps them feel comfortable and supported during healthcare visits. They explain the importance of kindness, trust, empathy, good communication and helping teens feel seen and not judged. They also describe how a clinician's own well-being and mindset can shape a teen’s experience. This video is the first in a playlist of six videos.