Growing Up
Teen Growth
http://www.teengrowth.com
A lot of information on topics such as alcohol, drugs, emotions,
health, family, friends, school, sex and sports. An appealing, fact-filled,
and easy site to navigate that helps you make your own informed
choice.
Familydoctor.org
http://familydoctor.org/x5575.xml
A very credible source of information that is not overwhelming or
preachy on a range of teen topics: common health conditions, staying
healthy, eating problems, sexuality, and drugs & alcohol.
TeensHealth.org
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/
A well designed, and up-to-date site, written in a teen voice/story
form, that provides honest, accurate information and advice about
teen health, relationships, and growing up.
GirlsHealth.gov
http://www.girlshealth.gov
Especially for girls ages 10-16, this cool site provides reliable
information on your body and health, and tips on handling relationships
with family and friends, at school and at home.
Living Healthy for Men
http://www.livestrong.com/man
From the Lance Armstrong Foundation: a definitive destination for men who want
to build their own healthy living success story.
TeenHealthFX
http://www.teenhealthfx.com
Read about opinions and real situations of teens going through the
same problems and questions as you have with your health, your relationships,
your body and your sexuality.
Go Ask Alice!
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu
Like a "Dear Alice" health question and answer Internet
service that provides information and thoughtful perspectives to
help readers make their own decisions on issues that teens are concerned
about.
Sex
& Sexuality
AVERT
http://www.avert.org/yngindx.htm
An easy to navigate site with an abundance of information for teens
confused or concerned about sex, gay & lesbian questions, puberty,
and HIV & AIDS.
Sex, Etc.
http://www.sxetc.org
A sexuality education newsletter and website that is written by
teens for teens on teen sexual health issues.
Info for Teens
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/info-for-teens
Planned Parenthood's site for teens that provides information about
sexuality, health and relationships.
YouthResource
http://www.amplifyyourvoice.org/youthresource
Advocates for Youth site that offers support, community, resources,
and peer-to-peer education about issues of concern to GLBT questioning
young people.
Substances
NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
http://www.nida.nih.gov/students.html
Provides science-based facts about how drugs affect the brain and
body to help teens be informed to make healthy decisions.
Above the Influence
http://www.abovetheinfluence.com
We hope that this site helps you to be more aware of the influences around you,
and that you carefully consider the risks when you're faced with tough
decisions.
Partnership for a Drug-Free
America http://www.drugfree.org/Teen/
Read stories of teens in treatment, get information, and get expert
advise & help.
I Quit!
http://www-
nehc.med.navy.mil/downloads/
healthyliv/hp_toolbox/nov/IQuit.pdf
What To Do When You're Sick of Smoking, Chewing, Or Dipping. Read
or download the "I Quit" booklet.
The Cool Spot
http://www.thecoolspot.gov
Information on why cool teens don't drink, alcohol facts, and resisting
peer pressure.
Alanon and Alateen
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/for-alateen
National website for the family and friends of alcoholics.
Advice and Counseling
SAVE (Suicide
Awareness Voices of Education) http://www.save.org
Information on coping with loss of friends or loved ones, suicide
prevention, depression signs and warnings, and how to get help.
STRYVE
http://www.safeyouth.gov/Pages/Home.aspx
A Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) site dedicated to preventing youth
violence before it starts.
Crisis Services Kids
Helpline
http://www.kidscrisis.com/
Well organized site arranged by crisis topic, providing information
and help lines, ensuring a thorough range of help for each person.
National Youth Violence
Prevention Resource Center http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/teens.asp
Most links and articles are related to youth violence - bullying,
suicide, guns, dating. Provides a Toll free number and e-mail.
National Eating Disorders
Association http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Information for women, men, guys, and girls.
SmartGirl
http://www.smartgirl.org
A website for girls all about surveys. Read or write reviews on
virtually anything, from books to body care, or talk about topics
of interest with other girls on the web site's discussion boards.
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