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Eating Disorders and Body Image
Medical Tests and Surgery Preparation
Acne 
AcneNet: Have you got questions about acne, zits, or pimples? This site created by the American Academy of Dermatology can help answer questions you might have about acne.
Questions and Answers About Acne: A question and answer site brought to you by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Birth Control
Birth Control Choices: A comprehensive overview of all of the available birth control choices for teens and the pros and cons of each.
Birth Control: What You Need to Know: An overview of the available forms of birth control from the Nemours Foundation.
www.backupyourbirthcontrol.org: A web site devoted to educating teens and women about emergency contraception (EC), including information on what EC is, how to use it, and where to get it.
Birth Control & Contraception for Teenagers: An overview of birth control options for teens from AVERT, a UK-based charity dedicated to the prevention of HIV and AIDS worldwide.
Cancer
www.teenslivingwithcancer.org: This web site is dedicated to helping teens meet the challenges of living with cancer by offering resources, information, and a sense of community. The site also offers information for family and friends of teens living with cancer.
For Teens Only: Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center offers information and resource for teens living with cancer.
Dealing with Cancer: An article from the Nemours Foundation with information for teens who are living with cancer.
Eating Disorders and Body Image
www.medainc.org: The Massachusetts Eating Disorders Association (MEDA) is dedicated to the prevention, education, and treatment of eating disorders.
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org: The mission of the National Eating Disorders Association is to eliminate eating disorders and body dissatisfaction through preventative education, information, and support for girls and women dealing with eating disorders.
www.something-fishy.org: SomethingFishy.org is a personal web site offering information on anorexia and bulimia, treatment options, personal stories and more.
www.bulimia.com: Gürze Books at Bulimia.com specializes in eating disorder publications and education. They offer books and articles about eating disorders, newsletters, and links to treatment facilities, organizations, and other websites.
Emotional Health
Emotional Health on TeensHealth.org: TeensHealth.org offers a variety of articles on emotional health for teens, on topics ranging from anxiety and stress to relationship issues.
www.teenhelp.org: TeenHelp.org offers peer-to-peer counseling and support from one teen to another. The TAO web site offers information, support, and live chats, and also maintains an archive of past questions and articles. You can also find crisis and hotline information on this web site.
www.teencentral.net: TeenCentral.Net is an anonymous help-line web site by teens, for teens. It is professionally monitored to ensure a safe environment for teens to reach out and express whatever is on their mind.
General Health and Development
www.cdc.gov: This is the web site of the United States Government Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You can find information about common illnesses, their treatment and prevention.
www.teenshealth.org: TeensHealth.org is the Nemours Foundation's web site especially for teens. It has information on all kinds of health issues that teens deal with, from acne and school stress to chronic illness.
Go Ask Alice!: Go Ask Alice! is an online question and answer service provided by Columbia University's Health Education Program, offering answers to questions on topics of relationships, sexuality and sexual health, emotional health, fitness and nutrition, alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs, and general health.
Pediatric Asthma Experience Journal: The Asthma Experience Journal is a collection of stories, pictures, and personal experiences from families about what it has been like to contend with pediatric Asthma.
TeenGrowth.com: TeenGrowth.com offers information on all aspects of teen health, from puberty to emotional health.
www.teenhealthfx.com: Explore questions other teens have asked on this interactive health site. Answers are provided by the Atlantic Health System of Northern New Jersey's Community Health Education Department and the Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at Atlantic's Children's Medical Center.
Center for Young Women's Health: Our sister site, chock-full of health information for teen girls and young women. Send the link to your sister!
Medical Tests and Surgery Preparation
What's It Like to Have Surgery?: This guide from the Nemours Foundation discusses the basics of surgery and how to prepare for it.
Nutrition and Fitness
Food & Fitness at TeensHealth.org: This is a list of articles from TeensHealth.org that include information on dieting, nutrition basics, exercise and fitness, eating disorders, sports, recipes, and more.
MyPyramid.gov: From the U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPyramid helps you to customize a healthy eating plan based on your age, gender, and level of physical activity.
BAM! Body and Mind: From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, BAM! has information on a variety of health topics. Click on "Food and Nutrition" for information on how to choose healthy meals and snacks to keep your body feeling great, then click on "Physical Activity" to learn about and plan your own personalized fitness routine!
YMCA: Find the YMCA nearest you. Offers team sports, acquatics programs, and other recreational activities.
See also: Eating Disorders and Body Image
Safety
CyberTipLine: Online harassment is not a joke; it's against the law. If someone is sending you threatening or harassing IMs or emails, report the person to CyberTipLine, or call the hotline at 1-800-843-5678. CyberTipLine is a program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
iSAFE: A leader in Internet safety education, for kids, teen, parents and educators. iSAFE provides you with materials and training to become aware of internet dangers, and learn how to handle them. iSAFE also offers a certification program for participants who complete the online training sessions.
Teenangels: Teenangels is a group of 13-18 year-old volunteers specially trained by the local law enforcement, and many other leading safety experts in all aspects of online safety, privacy, and security. They offer unique programs to schools to spread the word about responsible and safe surfing to other teens and younger kids, parents, and teachers. You can join and train to become a Teenangel yourself.
WiredSafety: WiredSafety provides help, information and education to Internet and mobile device users of all ages. We help victims of cyber abuse ranging from online fraud, cyberstalking and child safety, to hacking and malicious code attacks. We also help parents with issues, such as MySpace and cyberbullying.
YFly: Instead of using MySpace, Facebook, or Xanga, why not join YFly? It's a safer alternative to other online space providers. You have control over who sees your profile and you can connect to it 24/7 with your cellphone. It's an entertainment-based social network whose mission is to provide Gen Y with an excellent social platform and the most entertaining experience online.
Sexuality and Sexual Health
Advocates for Youth: "Find out what's happening in your country or WORLDWIDE among programs working to meet the reproductive and sexual health needs of youth."
Aids Action Committee Hotlines: Hotline phone numbers and email addresses for info about HIV, AIDS, hepatitis, emergency contraception, and other resources.
BAGLY: Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Youth is a local organization that sponsors programs and events for teens.
The Body: An AIDS and HIV resource.
Boston HAPPENS: The Boston HAPPENS program offers HIV/AIDS education, free HIV counseling and testing services, and services for HIV+ youth.
Coalition for Positive Sexuality: A frank guide for teenages on sexuality. The site is graphic, but provides information for urban teenagers that is important. They make the disclaimer: "We chose words for this guide that we use when we talk about sex with our friends."
hiv.drugabuse.gov: This site provides information about the link between drug abuse and HIV infection. It was created specifically for young people and for parents and teachers, with links to the latest research findings and news updates from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
It's Your (Sex) Life: This web site from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation offers honest information for teens about pregnancy and contraception, STDs and HIV, and communicating with your partner about sex and protection. It also offers emergency resources and other resources on sex and sexuality.
iwannaknow.org: Find answers to your questions about sexuality, your body, and visit the chat room. Sponsored by the American Social Health Association.
OutProud: The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth's site which includes resources for teens and educators.
Project 10 East: This Greater Boston organization "builds bridges between communities and between gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and straight youth alliances, creating its model from the successes of existing school-based and community-based programs."
Scarleteen: Scarleteen offers frank sex education information for teens, including information on anatomy, sexuality, sexually transmitted infections, and more. The site's philosophy is that frank, detailed information is the best way to promote healthy, informed decision-making.
Sex,Etc.: A peer written website covering the topics of love, sex, relationships, HIV/AIDS, violence, abuse and other health-related issues.
StayTeen.org: A site from the National Campaing to Prevent Teen Pregnancy examining teen pregnancy and ways you can stop it.
Teen Wire: Planned Parenthood's site for teens. The site offers information about STDs, contaception, healthy decision making, and more. The site has information both in English and in Spanish.
Smoking, Alcohol, and Drugs
The Cool Spot: A young-teen-friendly website with facts on underage drinking, and how to avoid alcohol. Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
CeASAR (The Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research): CeASAR has a wealth of information for parents and teens about substance abuse, including articles, links, and resources for finding help.
Freevibe.com: Freevibe is a drug information and education campaign for teens. Learm the facts about drugs and drug abuse, speak out, or read other teens' stories about drugs and alcohol.
Make Smoking History: A campaign to stop smoking. Read memorials, the ideas tobacco companies use to target teens to smoke, and explore links that can help you quit.
SmokeFree.gov: Resources to help you quit, from the US Government's Office on Smoking and Health.
STEPOnline: STEPonline offers information about drugs and alcohol, chat rooms, personal stories written by teens, an advice column, and more.
Steroids
Taking performance-enhancing drugs: Are you risking your health?
NIDA InfoFacts: Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic)
Stress
Meditation: Beliefnet is a multi-faith e-community designed to help you meet your own religious and spiritual needs. This link will take you to a listing of different mediation styles and articles.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: A 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
YogaDirectory: A directory of information, services and products related to yoga. Click on Teachers and Training to find a yoga class near you.
YMCA: YMCAs provide health, fitness, and social service resources and facilities to teens of all faiths, races, abilities, ages and incomes. YMCAs' strength is in the people they bring together.
Updated 2/12/2008
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