Check out the ETR blog at https://www.etr.org/blog/. Some blog posts you might be interested in from the YTH Initiative team are here: High School Youth Design Innovative Tech Solutions for Better Mental Health, ZonaSegura Project to Prevent Teen Dating Violence Demonstrates the Power of Partnership, Bhupendra Sheoran […]

This year’s YTH Live conference was an extraordinary one; we had so many fantastic speakers, engaging conversations, lucrative giveaways, inspiring plenaries, and of course, great food. At YTH Live, we pride ourselves on not just talking the talk of youth empowerment, but walking the walk. Our conference […]

In my six years of professional experience working in social media and marketing, the most common complaint I hear from organizations large and small is that they don’t have enough resources to devote to communications. Whether they are short-staffed, lack a marketing budget, or don’t have the […]

This blog was originally posted on SVRI.org. To see the original post, click here: www.svri.org/zonasegura-innovative-app-violence-prevention-honduras Written by Jaclyn Shea, MPH “At 12 I experienced a drunken man touching me…. When creating the illustrations for the app I imagined I was talking to that young girl,” ~ Monica Andino, […]

Jacob Ward truly embodies the meaning of a renaissance man; he is an accomplished writer and editor, NBC News correspondent, scholar at Stanford University’s Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS), television host, and former Editor in Chief of Popular Science magazine. His expertise in […]

By: Ankit Hirpara This post is a part of a series of articles written by a member of our YTH Youth Advisory Board. If we look back in time, we can quickly realize that humans have been able to create amazing advancements in science, medicine, technology, and healthcare. For […]

Written by: Cassidy Webb Asking for help while suffering from addiction can be terrifying. There is the fear of judgment, fear of change, and fear of admitting that you simply cannot do something on your own. Addiction is on the rise and is affecting people of all […]

Written by: Taylor Ryan, CEO at Klint Marketing Technology continues to bring about major changes in all aspects of life. Digital is no longer merely a concept, as it has become completely ingrained into our culture. This, in part, has been brought on by the younger generations, who […]

By: Janaya Greene This post is the first in a series of articles written by a member of our YTH Youth Advisory Board.   Mobile applications have provided space for young people to build new relationships and express themselves, through a variety of social media platforms, apps, and […]

This blog was originally posted on Alarms.org. To see the original post, click here: http://www.alarms.org/uber-lyft-womens-saftey-report/. As children, it was drilled into our heads to never get into a car with a stranger. Now, it’s something we do with little hesitation. We rarely think twice when using an […]

This blog was originally posted on SVRI.org. To see the original post, click here: www.svri.org/blog/designing-zonasegura-mobile-solution-combat-teen-dating-violence-honduras #16DaysofActivism 2018 Blog Series Written by Jaclyn Shea, MPH Young people in Honduras experience some of the highest rates of teen dating violence in the world. Almost one-third of the 15-19 year-olds who are […]

Type “women in technology” in the Google search bar and you’ll see words like “we have a long way to go”, “gender pay gap” and “#MeToo.” This is perhaps unsurprising. Earlier this month 20,000 Google employees protested over how Google handles cases of sexual misconduct, gender inequality […]

Over the years, the healthcare field has undergone many changes and a large number of these changes can be attributed to technology.  From doctors and nurses taking handwritten notes to now carrying iPads and tablets from room to room, the cyber age has infiltrated all areas of our lives.  The use of modern day technology in the field of healthcare has brought forth many benefits, with one of the most important being telemedicine.   

Coming on the heels of the devastating Parkland school shooting, as well as, the student movement that has resulted from the impact of gun violence around the United States, our Youth Advisory Board has created the solidarity statement, to both provoke change and inspire others to get involved.

Given the climate we’re in, not only are frank conversations about sex important, but sex education is more crucial than ever. In fact, it’s so crucial that we’re broadening #LetsTalkMonth beyond a platform to raise awareness, to a rallying cry in support of medically-accurate, comprehensive, and inclusive sexual education in schools.

Teenagers and children diagnosed with mesothelioma are rare, but they need the best treatment and care.

Social media may not be the traditional route for HIV prevention and advocacy, but it’s become one of the most important ones. Reaching young people on online platforms allows organizations to expand their reach and capabilities in working with these populations.To highlight key insights from our HIV prevention and social media work, YTH's Strategic Partnership and Innovations lead Laiah Idelson offers tips for young engagement, insights from the presentation, as well as perspective on what future HIV prevention initiatives YTH has in store.

In an effort to spread the word about they2ze, YTH’s Director of Programs, Cara Silva, hit the road for a northern California (NorCal) road trip, where she experienced the beauty, the smoke (uh wildfires!), and the diverse communities that offer transgender-inclusive services in many of the rural and less-reached areas of this (very) populous state.

San Francisco’s Trans March took place on June 22, 2018 in Dolores Park. YTH was there basking in the glow and handing out palm cards to promote our they2ze app. We spoke with many people about HIV prevention, health resources, the fun of including everyone, and those […]

For educators and schools that cannot use actual condoms for skill practice in the classroom, the ConDEMO is an innovative option to demonstrate and allow students to practice all the steps of proper condom use.

This past weekend (March 31st) was International Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV on March In order to continue to celebrate trans people’s everyday acts of courage, we’ve put together a list of 10 trans youth that are changing the world through media and technology. Learn their stories and see the incredible resilience of transgender youth for yourself in their stories below!

  Still need a reason to attend the 10th Anniversary of the first Youth + Tech + Health Conference? How about breakout sessions like: ENGAGING YOUTH IN RESEARCH: Youth today are some of the most active avid users of technology, yet digital outreach and digital privacy still […]

As an over-packer in recovery, I have brought many unnecessary items with me on trips around the world. But as a seasoned human-centered design professional I knew that my suitcase to Rwanda needed to have not just sharpies and post-its to document quotes and takeaways during the […]

Last week the YTH Team had the opportunity to present our they2ze mobile app at the Southern California Sexual Health Summit in Downtown Los Angeles. Along the way, Programs Director Cara Silva and I seized the opportunity to visit and connect with some truly amazing folks. The […]

New year, new partnerships! We’re excited to announce that we’re joining forces with The Global Initiative Against HPV and Cervical Cancer (GIAHC) to create a new digital campaign that will educate and empower young people, in an effort to fight the impact of HPV-related diseases and cervical […]

To keep YTH up-to-speed and support us in developing new knowledge and relationships with technology, and to bridge the gap between nonprofits and the tech community, we are proud to announce the start of our inaugural Technology Advisory Board (TAB).

If you are an advocate for youth health and wellbeing, you need to know about multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) – innovative tools on the horizon to address a gap in the sexual and reproductive health of women and girls.

YTH provides a final update on their 2016-2017 ACIOP resource app, they2ze, and shares highlights and challenges associated with connecting transgender-spectrum youth, young adults, and providers with access to HIV and health-related referrals. You can see the original post on the ACIOP blog. they2ze is a mobile application […]

Health technologies allow young people who might not otherwise have access to the resources, tools, and information they need to keep themselves safe and advocate for their own health. Learn the latest research and insights to learn why.

Get 5 tips from the insiders at YTH on how you can submit a stellar abstract to our YTH Live 2018 conference.

they2ze Project Lead Chris Bannister sits down with Aaron Steinfeld of the Family Violence Law Center about the challenges that trans* youth face in finding inclusive providers, as well as the barriers to access that providers face in this space, too.

An interview with YTH's Lead Visual Designer about her vast experience working in design and production, her company TinkerCo, and her expertise in human-centered design.

An interview with YTH's newest staff member, Creative Digital Strategist Jimmy Rodgers, where we learn more about his background in communications, passion for environmentalism, and his forthcoming work at YTH.

This guest post from Pamela M. Anderson, PhD, a Senior Research Associate at ETR, explores the academic, social, and psychological reasons that youth don't often report instances of cyberbullying.

Our Executive Director Bhupendra Sheoran shares his experience of seeing youth HIV myths and invites those with innovative ideas to share them with the organization.

An interview with theyze Community Advisory Board member Tapakorn Prasertsith on their favorite feature of the app, how they feel an app like this would have helped them in his own personal journey, and their advice to someone who doesn't have access to inclusive resources.

An interview with YTH Youth Advisory Board member Martevia Bledsoe on her perspective of youth health in the technology age, as related to our TECHsex report.

A primer on what gender pronouns are, how you should use them, and why using the correct pronouns is important.

An interview with YTH summer intern Aileen So, discussing her role at the organization, experience in public health, and professional goals in her work.

An interview with YTH summer intern Joseph Negrido on his work, professional development, and passion for human health.

This is an interview with our Community Advisory Board member for they2ze, Aaron Steinfeld on our new app.

An interview with the newest member of the YTH team, Program Coordinator Chris Bannister on his background in sexuality studies, his work at YTH, and his first experience at YTH Live.

An interview with YTH's longtime employee and lead engineer Caryn Graves on her work in youth, tech, and health.

A recap of everything that happened at YTH Live 2017.

We spoke with Marilyn Young, Education and Youth Director, and Ashley McKay, Executive Director of Tunica Teens in Action. Read on to hear about their perspective on our study:

The app functions similarly to other crowd-sourcing review and networking sites, although the foundation for they2ze is much more than just leaving a good review.

To give you a sneak peek, we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 things we’re excited about as we move towards YTH Live 2017.

We spoke with Kristie Bardell, Program Manager of the Family Health Portfolio at LPHI, about her organization's involvement with our study, the implications of the research, and how providers can apply this information to their work with young people.

A letter from YTH’s Executive Director, Bhupendra Sheoran, on the current state of funding for youth health and communicating with funders at YTH Live 2017 to build a strategic response.

As a middle school STEM teacher, the past couple of months have given me great opportunities to push myself further and be of better service to my young people.