In this video, the YEAH Council (Youth for Education, Advocacy and Healthcare) members share their experiences and tips for learning to manage their medications. Youth discuss obstacles and strategies for building medication management skills, from taking medications daily to filling prescriptions. This presentation is designed for youth, by youth, and also for the professionals and families who support youth in developing this important skill.
In this video, you will learn:
• Why managing medications is an important part of health care transition
• What skills are needed to manage medications
• Challenges for youth around managing medications
• Strategies for success based on youth experience
• Tools and resources available to support youth