Dealing with Teen Depression: Tips and Tools for Helping Yourself or a Friend
Health and Sexuality, Sex
Dealing with Teen Depression: Tips and Tools for Helping Yourself or a Friend
Webpage aimed at teens that contains information describing depression, treatment options and tips, and how to tell whether a friend is depressed and help him or her. Also features a section on suicide prevention. Section of helpful links to other resources on teen depression and suicidal thoughts.
Subject: Health And Sexuality–Mental Health–Depression; Health And Sexuality–Mental Health–Suicide
Birth Control Problem Set
Health and Sexuality, Sex
Birth Control Problem Set
Learn about different methods of birth control and how effective they are for preventing human pregnancy.
Subject: Health And Sexuality–Sex–Birth Control
Teenage Diaries on National Public Radio
Health and Sexuality, Homework Help, School and Homework Help, Sex
Teenage Diaries on National Public Radio
Since 1996, the Teenage Diaries series has been giving tape recorders to young people around the country to report on their own lives.
Subject: School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Biographies; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–History; Health And Sexuality
Oasis Magazine
Health and Sexuality, LGBTQ Interest, Reading and Writing, Sex
Oasis Magazine
This “Writing Community for Queer and Questioning Youth” allows you to read the online journals of teens as well as to post your own. The site also offers reviews of movies, musicals, and more, as well as a forum where you can discuss your ideas.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences Blogs; Health And Sexuality–LGBTQ Interest; Reading And Writing–Blogs
Health Information for Girls | GirlsHealth.gov
Health and Sexuality, Puberty and Body Changes, Sex
Health Information for Girls | GirlsHealth.gov
Looking for health topics for teenage and tween-age girls? Try this site with information about body changes and hygiene, stress, nutrition, safety, and self-esteem.
Subject: Health; Health And Sexuality–Girls’ Health; Health And Sexuality–Puberty And Body Changes
Tools for Life
Health and Sexuality, Sex
Tools for Life
“Information, tips, links and more that you can use in facing life’s challenges.” Sections include: Friendship & Love, Diversity, Family, Birth Control, STIs & AIDS, Eating Disorders, Drug Abuse, Abuse, Sexual Violence, Suicide, and Violence. The site is also available in French.
Subject: Health And Sexuality
Mental Health: The Cornerstone of Health
Health and Sexuality, Sex
Mental Health: The Cornerstone of Health
Come here to find articles on many different disorders including Austism, ADHD, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Schizophrenia. Select Mental Disorders in the search box.
Subject: Health And Sexuality–Mental Health
International OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Foundation
Book Lists and Awards, Books, Health and Sexuality, Literature, Sex
International OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Foundation
An international organization of over 10,000 members offers explanations,resources, and access to annual conferences on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and related disorders.
Subject: Health And Sexuality–Mental Health–Anxiety
ALSO Foundation: Youth Resources
Health and Sexuality, LGBTQ Interest, Sex
ALSO Foundation: Youth Resources
Information for gay, transgendered, bisexual and lesbian youth in Australia. Lists resources to help answer coming-out questions such as “how should I tell my parents?”and “is it a choice?”. Provides resources for supporting sexual orientation diversity in schools.
Subject: Health And Sexuality–LGBTQ Interest
The Trevor Project
Health and Sexuality, Sex
The Trevor Project
Have you considered killing yourself? The Trevor Project is a free, not religious affiliated, 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth that can help.
Subject: Health And Sexuality–LGBTQ Interest; Health And Sexuality–Mental Health–Suicide
Freevibe
Health and Sexuality, Sex
Freevibe
This website “offers drug education and prevention information vetted by the National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI), message boards, games, and celebrity news. The ‘Lowdown’ section of this Web site provides an extensive database of information on particular drugs. The goal of Freevibe is to provide positive peer reinforc …
Subject: Health And Sexuality–Drugs
Teen Health Centre
Health and Sexuality, Sex
Teen Health Centre
This web site includes all kinds of great information to help teens stay healthy inside and out. Topics include health, relationships and a whole lot more.
Subject: Health And Sexuality
YouthCO AIDS Society
Health and Sexuality, Sex
YouthCO AIDS Society
A peer driven organization in Vancouver, B.C. which addresses youth issues concerning AIDS and HIV. Includes a zine, “Spicy,” with an advice column, information about safer sex, and space for contributions of prose and poetry by youth. Be aware that some of the safer sex information is illustrated in an explicit fashion.
Subject: Health And Sexuality–Sex–Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Health And Sexuality–Illness And Conditions
Possible Warning Signs
Health and Sexuality, Sex
Possible Warning Signs
Here is a list of possible warning signs to help you recognize depression and possible suicide risk.
Subject: Health And Sexuality–Mental Health–Depression; Health And Sexuality–Mental Health–Suicide
Choosing a Piercer
Fashion and Style, Health and Sexuality, Sex, Sports, Sports, Entertainment, and Arts
Choosing a Piercer
So you have decided to pierced, but where are you going to get it done? Visit this site first to help you have a safe piercing experience. For instance, do they use sterilizer and run spore tests?
Subject: Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Fashion And Style; Health And Sexuality
That’s Not Cool
Cyberculture, Fine Arts, Health and Sexuality, North America, Sex, Technology
That’s Not Cool
Where do you draw your (digital) line? This website helps you take a stance to tell people, “That’s Not Cool” when they stalk you on the internet or pressure you to text naked pictures of yourself. Cool videos, call out cards and “what if” games help you draw the line.
Subject: Technology–Cyberculture; Health And Sexuality–Abuse And Exploitation
Teens Health
Health and Sexuality, Nutrition, Puberty and Body Changes, Sex
Teens Health
The site provides teens with comprehensive and up-to-date information on issues concerning puberty, mental health, sex, nutrition, and body image. Although it defaults to information “For Teens,” this resource also provides information tabs “For Kids” and “For Parents.” Available in Spanish.
Subject: Health And Sexuality–Mental Health; Health And Sexuality–Nutrition; Health And Sexuality–Puberty And Body Changes
Teens and Stress: Who Has Time For It?
Health and Sexuality, Sex
Teens and Stress: Who Has Time For It?
Tips for teens on how to deal with stress.
Subject: Health And Sexuality–Mental Health–Stress
URhealthstyle
Health and Sexuality, Sex
URhealthstyle
URhealthstyle.com helps “teens find health info and services in Massachusetts that meet their needs” by giving “young people an easy, private way to learn about health services and find services that are teen-friendly.”
Subject: Health And Sexuality
Anxiety Disorders in Children
Health and Sexuality, Sex
Anxiety Disorders in Children
Anxiety Disorders are the most common mental health issue for children and teens. Find out about separation anxiety, generalized anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias and post-traumatic stress from the University of Utah. Excellent link resources.
Subject: Health And Sexuality–Mental Health–Anxiety