CHAIR: Kathleen Guan
PANELISTS: Mohammed Amara, Viviana Cortiana, Stella Goeschl, Sıla Gürbüz, Anastasia
Kluge, Benedetta Camilla Vallese, Azza Warraitch
MISSION This youth-led panel explores how digital health interventions and literacy empower youth to make nformed health decisions and improve outcomes. Panelists will discuss digital tools, strategies, and policies shaping youth engagement, focusing on mental health, chronic disease prevention, and equity. Through case studies, panelists will highlight successes and challenges in implementing digital health initiatives. The session will also examine the role of stakeholders—including tech companies, overnments, and healthcare professionals—in advancing accessible, effective digital health policies.
OBJECTIVES
- Identify key skills youth need for a healthy digital future.
- Highlight digital health literacy’s impact on behaviors, decisions, and equity.
- Explore strategies to improve accessibility, engagement, and effectiveness.
- Showcase case studies on successes and challenges in youth digital health.
- Identify current and future challenges in digital health and explore solutions.
- Examine youth-led initiatives driving digital health innovation.
- Discuss how stakeholders can promote digital health adoption.
- Assess digital health’s role in medical education and training professionals.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
- Health policymakers shaping digital health strategies for youth.
- Educators and curriculum designers integrating digital health into learning.
- Youth advocates promoting health literacy and engagement.
- Digital health practitioners developing tools and interventions.
- Researchers and organizations working on youth-focused digital health initiatives.
- Professionals from tech, healthcare, and community organizations interested in youth digital health
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
- Clearer understanding of key skills youth need for a digital health future.
- Insights into how digital health literacy influences youth behaviors and decision-making.
- Practical strategies to enhance youth engagement with digital health tools.
- Lessons from real-world case studies on successes, challenges, and best practices.
- Awareness of stakeholder roles in shaping digital health policies and interventions.
- Actionable recommendations for integrating digital health literacy into education and training.
PROVISIONAL FORMAT AND SCHEDULE
| Agenda Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening remarks | Chair introduces panel, key themes, and objectives. |
| Speaker introductions | Brief introductions of panelists and their expertise. |
| Real-world insights | Panelists present case studies showcasing successes, challenges, and lessons learned. |
| Panel discussion | Moderated discussion on challenges, opportunities, and stakeholder roles in digital health. |
| Audience Q&A | Open discussion with questions from attendees. |
| Closing remarks | Summary of key takeaways and next steps. |