Table 4 Adolescent Health Education (AHEAD) Attention-Control Program: Session Topics and Description of Session Content

1

Brain development

Explain adolescent and young adult brain maturation with tips on how to promote brain growth. Describe how brain development influences health outcomes with narration and images of developmental risks of addiction, risk taking, and peer pressure

2

Nutrition

Describe healthy and unhealthy eating habits, with explanations of how nutrition affects youth brain development and the negative health effects of eating disorders

3

Physical activity

Explain the benefits of physical activity and the recommended levels of physical activity during adolescence and adulthood. Interactive assessment of how to include physical activity in a healthy lifestyle

4

Substance use

Module on the prevalence of tobacco in Vietnam, different types of addictive substances, explanation on substance abuse and effects (i.e. addiction, withdrawals) and ways to prevent substance abuse

5

Sleep

Assess the importance of sleep and length of recommended sleep, the negative effects of sleep deprivation on different aspects of health and academics. Students explore the types and symptoms of sleep disorders, and learn strategies for better sleep habits

6

Agency

Explain how to develop agency when transitioning to adulthood, including the key ways to become a responsible adult and how to take responsibility for one’s medical care