- January 23, 2013
- Jennifer Salerno
Now that I have asked the questions, how do I effectively respond to the risk behaviors that have been shared with me?
Since the RAAPS is a screening tool, not a diagnostic tool, it is recommended that protocols for risk intervention and referral should be established prior to implementation. For professionals using the online RAAPS, health messages will appear based on the risky behaviors identified by individual youth. These health messages can be used as a resource when providing risk reduction counseling. Messages have been created based on current literature and include teen friendly ideas for changing behaviors as well as self-efficacy messages. Click here for more information on how to improve your skills in motivating adolescents to change their risky behaviors through training.
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