way2-go - the wellness assessment for youth to get organized!
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WAY2GO! Is an online tool to help people: Assess their own health Learn why different aspects of their health are important Set goals Develop healthier habits Monitor their progressTRANSCRIPT
The Wellness Assessment for Youth to Get Organized!
July 2013Nancy Brown, PhD
The Teen WAY2GO! Project was supported by a grant from The Health Trust of Silicon Valley and the Preteen Family WAY2GO! was developed with a grant from the
Safeway Foundation.
What is it?
WAY2GO! Is an online tool to help people:
Assess their own health Learn why different aspects of
their health are important Set goals Develop healthier habits Monitor their progress
Getting started – register to become a user
Answer age-appropriate questions
Answer age-appropriate questions
Teen version:
Review your report
Personal risk report – in-depth information and resources on risk issues
WAY2GO! – set goals
Get advice on achieving those goals
Use the health library
Print handouts
Track your progress
So where are we today?
Families, schools, and community groups across the United Sates can use this free tool to assess and improve their health.
More than: • 800 teens (13-17) have taken the
WAY2GO! for teens• 179 young adults (18-25) have
taken the WAY2GO! Young Adult, and
• 89 families have completed The WAY2GO! Preteen Family.
Reports available to schools and community groups
Why not try it now?
The first WAY2GO! went live 3/31/11 and is available without cost (www.pamf.org/way2go) to anyone that wants to use it as an individual or as part of a group - school, after school program, faith-based community, counseling practice.
Contact Nancy Brown, PhD for more information [email protected].