Teens

AdolescentHealth.com - Providing education, clinical care, research, and health care information for adolescents.
www.adolescenthealth.com/

Canadian Health Network: Youth - Providing information and advice on many topics through FAQs, quizzes and games, with links to other helpful resources. [English and French]
www.canadian-health-network.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1048161689494&pagename=CHN-RCS%2FPage%2FGTPageTemplate&c=Page&lang=En

Child and Youth Health: Teen Health - Read about having a healthy body, how to deal with emotions, relationships and conflicts, and handling peer pressure.
www.cyh.com/SubDefault.aspx?p=159

Cincinnati Children's Hospital: Teen Health - Health information about the adolescent anatomy, common conditions, diagnoses, treatments, medical tests, procedures and wellness.
www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/teen/default.htm

Cool Nurse - Information for teens on sex, birth control, fitness and nutrition, substance abuse, mental health, suicide, stress management, rape and abuse, and looking good. Includes a discussion forum, hot lines for teens in crisis, and a monthly feature.
www.coolnurse.com/

Cyberisle - Developed by teens, with information on smoking, sex, drugs, alcohol, gambling and disabilities. Also provides peer support and advice through discussion groups. [English and French]
www.cyberisle.org/

eHealth for Teens - Information for teens about fitness, nutrition, sex, drugs and alcohol, and tobacco. Includes hotline numbers and links to school-based health centers in Multnomah County, Oregon state, and the United States.
ehealth4teens.org/index.php

FDA: Health Information for Teens - Features articles with important health information for teenagers, ranging from nutrition and sun safety to eating disorders and attention deficit disorder.
www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/html/7teens.htm

GirlsHealth.gov - Provides information for teen girls about fitness, nutrition, relationships, drugs and alcohol, safety, and emotions. Includes news, free stuff, and a page where girls can share their thoughts on posted topics. (Some free stuff requires Adobe Reader.)
www.girlshealth.gov/index.htm

Health 4 Teens - Provides health information, written especially for teenagers, on drinking, eating disorders, sex, smoking, STDs, and stress.
familydoctor.org/x5575.xml

The Health Resource Page - Find the nutritional content of food, health concerns, and self-help links and links to diseases, illnesses, and conditions.
members.aol.com/MrHatLRMS/health.html

Lamplight - Helping teens make healthy life choices and build coping skills for life. Features advice and information about mind, body and soul.
www.lamplight.org/

National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) - Offers information on how to plan a safe party, stop bullying, and youth safety projects. Includes email lists and daily news and information.
www.noys.org/

Properties of Hazards: Delicious Poison - Learn how diet, exercise, drugs and alcohol, lifestyle choices, and genetics affect long-term health. Includes lesson and activities. [Pre-test and post-test require file downloads.]
peer.tamu.edu/curriculum_modules/Properties/Module_5/index.htm

RU-OK - Helpful information for teenagers in assessing problems and strengths. Provides cartoon situations and interactive stories where endings can be changed.
www.ru-ok.com/

Shaker Heights Teen Health Corps - A group of eight teens from the city of Shaker Heights, Ohio share information on the health issues and concerns facing teenagers today.
www.angelfire.com/yt/teenhealthcore/

Talking Kid to Kid - Read true stories, from other teens, about dealing with AIDS, alcohol, bullying, depression, tobacco, body image, and parents.
www.abouthealth.com/t_talking.htm

Teen Growth - Team of world renown pediatricians, educators, Internet professionals and teenagers committed to improving the lives of the teens.
teengrowth.com/

Teen Health - A collection of health related facts every teenager should be familiar with pertaining to social concerns, nutrition, substance abuse, sexual and emotional health.
library.thinkquest.org/10991/teenhealth.html

Teen Health Website - Links and articles about sexuality, sexual orientation, STIs, drugs and alcohol, pregnancy and sexual assault. Includes helpline numbers for teens in Nova Scotia, Canada.
www.chebucto.ns.ca/Health/TeenHealth/index.html

Teen Resource Guide - Offers information for teens about sexual issues, alcohol and drugs, values, mental health, and pregnancy. Includes links to support agencies in Rapid City, South Dakota.
www.teenguide.org

Teenage Health Freak - Provides information for teens on bullying, body changes, alcohol, drugs, accidents, moods, sex and not feeling well. Talk to Dr. Ann, take quizzes and read the notice board.
www.teenagehealthfreak.org

Teenagers: How to Stay Healthy - Answers questions about what to do and what to avoid, vaccinations, specific teen concerns, and talking to the doctor. [English and Spanish]
familydoctor.org/285.xml

Teenbiznik - Public service web site focused on teen health issues. Also includes college info and survey data.
www.teenbiznik.com/

Teens First for Health - Health advice and information from the UK's children's hospital, Great Ormond Street. Includes illnesses, allergies, real stories, what to expect at the hospital and health Q and A.
www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/teens/index.html

TeensHealth - Created by doctors, has honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up.
www.teenshealth.org/

TeensHealth - Discover how the body works and what can make the body sick by reading through these expert articles written just for teens.
kidshealth.org/teen/

Youth Health Info - Irish-based program for youth, offering non-judgmental drug education and sexual health information. Includes peer education, sexuality and disability, and resources.
www.youthhealthinfo.com/