Now more than ever, young people have access to a myriad of health resources online—and not all of them are trustworthy. How can healthcare professionals ensure that young people are using the most credible information available to guide their medical decision-making?

This new video from U Choose shares a few ways healthcare providers can help adolescent patients debunk medical myths while encouraging them to share their concerns with a trusted professional. By building an authentic connection and sharing credible resources, healthcare professionals can help set teens up for a lifetime of informed decision-making—and digital literacy skills.

Created by Healthy Teen Network and Baltimore City Health Department
Animated by Matt Torode
Voiceover by Abigail Portea, Deja Svastisalee, Samantha Portea