Teens

AdolescentHealth.com
Providing education, clinical care, research, and health care information for adolescents.
http://www.youngmenshealthsite.org/

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]
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/chn-rcs/

Child and Youth Health: Teen Health
Read about having a healthy body, how to deal with emotions, relationships and conflicts, and handling peer pressure.
http://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.
http://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.
http://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]
http://www.youthvoices.ca

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.
http://ehealth4teens.org/index.php

Familydoctor.org
Provides health information, written especially for teenagers, on drinking, eating disorders, sex, smoking, STDs, and stress.
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/teens.html

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.
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/html/7teens.htm

GirlsHealth.gov
Provides information 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.)
http://www.girlshealth.gov/

The Health Resource Page
Find the nutritional content of food, health concerns, and self-help links and links to diseases, illnesses, and conditions.
http://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.
http://www.yourlifecounts.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.
http://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.]
http://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.
http://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.
http://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.
http://www.abouthealth.com/t_talking.htm

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.
http://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.
http://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.
http://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.
http://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]
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/teens/prevention/285.html

Teenbiznik
Public service web site focused on teen health issues. Also includes college info and survey data.
http://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.
http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/teens/index.html

TeensHealth
Created by doctors, has honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up.
http://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.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/