Teen & Young Adult Health
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For many teens, health concerns can seem difficult to address. Maybe you feel completely healthy. Or maybe you're stressed but unsure when it's time to talk to a doctor about it. Even if you feel fine, it’s important to see a nurse practitioner or doctor at least once a year. We can find health problems that you can’t see or feel. We can also help you stay healthy, inside and out.
Depressed or overwhelmed? We can help you better handle the pressures of school, home and friends, too. We are a safe space to discuss any health issues, and we welcome all teens and young adults.
Care for Teens & Young Adults at UVA Health Children's
At the Teen and Young Adult Health Center clinics at the Battle Building and at Riverside, we provide:
- General healthcare for patients from ages 13-25
- Immunizations, including for travel
- Evaluation and treatment of teen mental health issues with trained therapists
- Evaluation and treatment of eating disorders, with trained therapists, dietitians, and physicians
- Treatment for acne and skin problems
- Reproductive healthcare, including birth control, treatment of sexually transmitted infections, and menstrual periods.
- Physical exams, or check-ups.
- Sports physicals — bring a completed VHSL sports physical form (PDF)
We also consult on children younger than 13 for areas where we can offer particular expertise. That includes problems like eating disorders and menstrual problems.
Managing Your Healthcare
Teen Health is available at both the Battle Building as well as Riverside Pediatrics & Specialty Care.
Your Privacy as a Teen or Young Adult
We recommend you bring a parent or guardian to your first appointment. After establishing care, depending on what your visit is for, you can come to your appointment alone or bring your parents with you.
When possible, we'll respect your wishes to keep your care confidential, as per Virginia law. But we also believe it's important to include an adult you trust when you're making important decisions. We can help you find ways to talk to the adults you trust.
Under Virginia law, as a teenager, you can consent to receive care like an adult for issues related to:
- Mental health
- Substance abuse
- Birth control
- Pregnancy
- Testing for sexually transmitted infections
For all other care, your parents must give consent.
UVA Health Children's doesn't discriminate, exclude, or treat differently patients or visitors based on their race, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression.
UVA Health Children's is a community of healing, compassion, inclusion, and respect for all. Discrimination and prejudice have no place here. See our non-discrimination policy.
For Parents
You don’t have to do it alone.
- We want you to use us as a resource for advice and to feel confident you’re doing what’s best for your teen.
- We welcome parents who are actively involved in their children’s health and well-being.
- We respect our young patients’ wishes for privacy. But we encourage our patients to always confide in their parents or adults they trust.
To make an appointment, call us or use MyChart.