Explaining to parents the importance of social determinants of health: Introducing SEEK

Many parents are not accustomed to being asked about problems such as domestic violence or substance use when they bring children in for well visits. We’ve produced a short video that explains to parents the importance of such information to help provide good health care for both children and families. It will help parents understand why questions about social determinants of health are being asked and encourage them to respond forthrightly regarding sensitive, perhaps embarrassing, information.

The 2.5 minute video is ideal for playing on a loop in the waiting area.

Download the Video

Here’s how you can download the video for free:

1. View the video directly through Vimeo: SEEK Video for Parents.

2. Click the “Download” button.

3. Select which resolution will work best for your display screen.

SEEK Poster for Parents

In the same spirit, we’ve developed a poster regarding social determinants of health for waiting areas. This too conveys the message of why addressing such problems is valuable for optimizing children’s health. It gently and simply introduces parents to this concept.