Teens > Health

Health

General health information

EHealth4Teens.org: http://www.ehealth4teens.org/home.php

Local teens helped make this health info site.
Teens Health: http://www.teenshealth.org/

"TeensHealth was created for teens looking for honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up."

LifeWorks NW: http://www.lifeworksnw.org/

"LifeWorks NW is a leading non-profit, community-based mental health and addiction service agency. Children, families and adults are offered a range of prevention and treatment services from our experienced and compassionate staff -- from physicians to social service providers."
Multnomah County Library Homework Center: Social Issues: Drugs and Drug Abuse: http://www.multcolib.org/homework/sochc.html#drugs
Multnomah County Library Homework Center: Social Issues: Tobacco: http://www.multcolib.org/homework/sochc2.html#tobacco

Alan Guttmacher Institute: http://www.agi-usa.org/

This is the site to visit if you're doing a report about birth control, especially teens' access to it.
My Sistahs: http://www.mysistahs.org

"My Sistahs is a website created by and for young women of color to provide information and offer support on sexual and reproductive health issues through information and advocacy."
Pregnancy Centers: http://www.pregnancycenters.org

Information and assistance for pregnant women from a pro-life perspective.
Scarleteen: http://www.scarleteen.com/

"Sex positive teen information." Choose "Pink Slip" for girls and/or "Boyfriend" for guys.
Sex, Etc.: http://www.sexetc.org/

"Sex, Etc. is an award-winning national magazine and Web site on sexual health that is written by teens, for teens."
Stay Teen: http://www.stayteen.org

Teens talk about their reasons for avoiding pregnancy. From the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.
Teenwire: http://www.teenwire.com/

"This is your private place on the Internet where you can get information and news about teen sexuality, sexual health, and relationships." Click the "Clinic Connections" link to find the Planned Parenthood clinic closest to you.
True Love Waits: http://www.truelovewaits.com

"True Love Waits is an international campaign designed to challenge students to remain sexually abstinent until marriage."

Body Image: http://www.edreferral.com/body_image.htm

Articles from the Eating Disorders Referral and Information Center.
Dying to be thin: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/thin/

Website companion to a PBS TV show about anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders.
Overeaters Anonymous: http://www.oa.org/

"Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive overeating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA."

Choosing a Piercer: http://www.safepiercing.org/choosePiercer.html

From the Association of Professional Piercers.
Tattoo FAQ: http://www.faqs.org/faqs/bodyart/tattoo-faq/

Frequently asked questions from the rec.arts.bodyart discussion group.
Tattoo History Sourcebook: http://tattoos.com/jane/steve/index.htm

"An anthology of historical writings on tattooing."

Cool Nurse: http://www.coolnurse.com

Sexuality, stress, exercise, nutrition, and more...
Food News: http://foodnews.org/

Discover how many pesticides are in common foods.
Vegetarianism in a Nutshell: http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/nutshell.htm

Nutrition, recipes, FAQs, brochures, etc.

Resources PDX: http://www.resourcespdx.org/

"A health directory for people exploring the gender spectrum, their loved ones, and service providers in the metropolitan area of Portland, Oregon, USA."
Safe Schools Coalition: http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org

This organization works to "reduce bias-based bullying and violence in schools."
Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center: http://www.smyrc.org/smyrcindex.html

"A safe place for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans youth under 24."