19-Year Checkup

• Family Well-Being
  • Support youth when they need help
• Keeping Adolescent Safe
  • Enroll in gun safety class if interested
  • Lock up guns for safety of others in household
  • Do not drive or ride in a car if use of alcohol or drugs is involved
  • Know how to stay safe in stalking, abusive relationship and bullying
  • Always use lap and shoulder safety belt. When driving ensure others are buckled up
  • Wear helmet when using bicycle, skateboard or other mobility equipment
• Healthy Eating
  • Eat nutritious meals and snacks each day
  • Focus on healthy weight
  • Limit sweets, sodas and high-fat foods
  • Make healthy food decisions
• Regular Care and Routines
  • Continue two times a day teeth-brushing routine plus daily flossing
  • Engage in physical activity for one hour a day
  • Perform breast or testicular self-exam
  • Recognize signs of depression, anxiety, or other behavioral health issues and discuss with parents, trusted adult or doctor if needed
  • Be aware of pregnancy, STD and STI prevention
• Healthy Development
  • Transition to adulthood for health, social and work matters
  • Avoid use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco and steroids
  • Manage conflict resolution in constructive and nonviolent manner
  • Before becoming sexually active, obtain information on protection against STDs, STIs and pregnancy
  • Adhere to agreed-on curfew and after-school and work activities
  • Attend school and work on time
  • Continue chores as participant in family support
  • Make decisions about education and work training with help of family
  • Practice independent decision skills and problem solving, including making decision to engage in sexual activity
  • Sign consents for health and legal matters
  • Stay connected with family and discuss questions and fears with them as needed