Young Men's Health

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Treston Clark-LaRue, MSPH, PA-C Related seminars and products

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Treston Clark-LaRue, MSPH, PA-C, is a public health physician assistant in a North Carolina rural health department supporting a variety of services including pediatrics, family planning, prenatal, employee health, and STD treatment. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Campbell University. He is passionate about men’s health and engaging men in their own health at a young age. Treston presents to an after-school program on topics suc has sexual health and personal hygiene, and is an actice preceptor for the Campbell University PA program.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Treston Clark-LaRue has an employment relationship with Harnett County Health Department. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Treston Clark-LaRue is a member of the North Carolina Public Health Association.

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Objectives

• Develop an approach for providing comprehensive primary care to young male patients.  
• Recognize and accurately assess at least two signs of depression and anxiety in young male patients. 
• Initiate a discussion about substance use disorders in young male patients 
• Initiate discussions about crime and gun violence 
• Create new strategies to encourage young male patients to engage in their diet and exercise 
• Know when to monitor, treat, and refer common young male genital problems 
• Describe the significance of creating a safe and inclusive healthcare environment for diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. 

Outline

Understanding Young Men's Health 

• Importance of addressing young men's health 
• Common challenges and risk factors 
• Primary care for young men 
• Tailoring care to the individual needs of young male patients 

Mental Health and Well-being 

• Recognizing signs of depression and anxiety 
• Assessment and diagnosis  
• Evidence-based treatments for mental health conditions 
• Suicide prevention and risk assessment 

Substance Abuse and Addiction 

• Understanding the impact of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use 
• Substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions 
• Treatment approaches and rehabilitation options 
• Strategies for prevention and harm reduction 

Fostering Safety with “Good” Choices 

• Strategies for injury prevention in sports-related activities 
• Driving 
• Crime & Gun Violence - After school programs 
• Internet/Phones 

Nutrition, Exercise, and Healthy Living  

• Promoting a healthy diet for young men 
• Addressing nutritional needs and deficiencies 
• Encouraging regular exercise and its benefits 
• Role of sleep n overall well-being/Sleep hygiene 
• Immunizations 

Gential Health and Self-Exams 

• Importance of self-examinations 
• Testicular and Prostate Cancer 
• Common complications/problems 

Sexual Health, Orientation, and Gender Identity 

• Adapting to the “new” generations - Inclusive Care 
• Promoting safe sex practices 
• Birth Control 
• Understanding and preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) 

Target Audience

• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians
• Nurses
• Other clinicians who provide primary care