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Description: This research project, titled "Impact of a Brief Intervention Program on Health Behaviors and Risk Behaviors in Adolescents," aims to comprehensively assess the health and risk behaviors of adolescents and implement Brief Interventions to promote positive health attitudes. Led by Teresa Moreira, the research team will work in schools with students in the 3rd cycle and secondary education. The project objectives include characterizing the study population, analyzing differences in behaviors, identifying risky behaviors, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. Informed consent from parents will be obtained to ensure confidentiality and ethical research conduct. The project utilizes the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) questionnaire, validated for the Portuguese population. Overall, this longitudinal study seeks to contribute valuable insights into adolescent health and guide health promotion policies and interventions.