Just 4 Teens
Well, the teen years are important years. So much happens, some of it is great - some of it is unsettling. Check out our general teen sites (listed below) for plenty of high-quality information. We have also highlighted some specific teen topics on the side - take a look at those too.
- Center for Young Women's Health - Children's Hospital Boston
- Choosing a Primary Health Care Provider (PCP) - Children's Hospital Boston
- Cool Spot: Info on Alcohol and Resisting Peer Pressure - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- GirlsHealth.gov - Office on Women’s Health
- Going to College - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Figuring Out Health News - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- For Teens - FamilyDoctor.org
- For Teens: Your Environment. Your Choice - Environmental Protection Agency
- Go Ask Alice! - Columbia University
- Health Hazard Alert: Jimson Weed - New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services
- Health Information for Teens - Food and Drug Administration
- Keep On Your Toes:Wearing Flip-Flops Safely - American Podiatric Medical Association
- Life After High School - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- NIDA for Teens - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Schools and Jobs - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Sex, Etc. - Network for Family Life Education
- Starting High School - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Teenager's Guide to Better Health - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Teen Health and the Media -University of Washington
- Teen’s Page - MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
- TeensHealth - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- TeenHealth FX - Atlantic Health Systems
- TeenSpace -The Internet Public Library, iSchool at Drexel, College of Information Science and Technology
- Think First for Teens - ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation
- Transitions: A Guide to Getting Older and Changing Health Care Providers (HCP's) - Children's Hospital Boston
- Young Men's Health - Children's Hospital Boston
- Youth and Teens Page - National Runaway Switchboard
AIDS and HIV
- Act Against AIDS - CDC
- AIDS: Education and Prevention From the Growing Epidemic -Thinkquest
- AIDS/HIV - Center for Young Women's Health
- AIDS Myths and Misunderstandings - New Mexico AIDS Education and Training Center
- AIDS Vaccines - New Mexico AIDS Education and Training Center
- Coping with an HIV Diagnosis - FamilyDoctor.org
- Couples with Mixed HIV Status - New Mexico AIDS Education and Training Center
- Drugs + HIV, Learn the Link - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Frequently Asked Questions about HIV and HIV Testing - CDC
- Get Tested for HIV - Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- HIV/AIDS Among Youth - CDC
- HIV and AIDS - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- HIV and AIDS: Are You at Risk? - CDC
- HIV/AIDS Basics - AIDS.gov
- How Do I Start (living with AIDS)? - New Mexico AIDS Education and Training Center
- How Do People Get AIDS?- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Kids Talk AIDS - The Teresa Group
- Safer Sex Guidelines - New Mexico AIDS Education and Training Center
- Telling Others You're HIV-Positive - New Mexico AIDS Education and Training Center
- Testing Yourself for HIV-1 Questions and Answers - FDA
- Women and HIV - FDA
Babysitting
- Babysitting Basics - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Babysitting Basics University of Wisconsin Children's Hospital
- A Guide to the Business of Babysitting - University of Illinois Extension
- Getting Started Babysitting - Kids Turn Central
Beauty Tips
- Acrylic Nails - MayoClinic.com
- Body Image - Center for Young Women's Health
- Body Piercing - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Body Piercing, A Guide for Teens - Center for Young Women's Health
- Botox Injections - MayoClinic.com
- Buying a Bra - Center for Young Women's Health
- Cosmetics - FDA
- Decorative Contact Lenses - FDA
- Eyelash Enhancing - MayoClinic.com
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers - Food and Drug Administration
- Hair Removal - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Healthy Body Image and Self-Esteem for Teens with Facial Differences - Center for Young Women's Health
- Healthy Fingernails - MayoClinic.com
- Healthy Skin - MayoClinic.com
- How to Choose the Best Skin Care Products - American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- How To Determine Your Skin Type - EHow
- How To Fix Chipped Nail Polish - EHow
- Indoor Tanning: The Risk of Ultra Violet Rays - FDA
- Keep On Your Toes: Wearing Flip-Flops Safely - American Podiatric Medical Association
- Moisturizers 101 - MayoClinic.com
- Nail Care Products - FDA
- Novelty Makeup (Face Paint) - FDA
- Removing Hair Safely - FDA
- Risks of Tanning - FDA
- Shaving Hair - MayoClinic.com
- Skin, Hair and Nails- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Sun Safety - Center for Young Women's Health
- Sunburn - Kids' Health, Australia
- Sunburn Treatment: What Works? - MayoClinic.com
- Sunscreens and Tanning - FDA
- Taking Care of Your Hair - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Taking Care of Your Skin- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Tanning - GirlsHealth.gov
- Tanning - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Tanning Products - FDA
- Tattoos- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Think Before You Ink - FDA
- Truth About Indoor Tanning - American Osteopathic Association
- Using Nail Products - Food and Drug Administration
- What Are Freckles? - KidsHealth.org
- What's Your Sun Safety IQ? - American Cancer Society
Cutting and Self-Injury
- Cutting - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Emotional Health/Cutting - TeenFX
- How Can I Stop Cutting? - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Self-Injury: A Guide for Teens -Center for Young Women's Health
- Self-Injury/Cutting - MayoClinic.com
Exercise & Fitness
- The Active Lifestyle Activity Log - President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition
- Aerobic Exercise: How to Warm Up and Cool Down - MayoClinic.com
- Aerobic Exercise: Top 10 Reasons to Get Physical - MayoClinic.com
- Are Steroids Worth the Risk? - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Avoiding the Muscle Hustle: Tips for Buying Exercise Equipment - Federal Trade Commission
- Battling Boredom in Your Workout - American Osteopathic Association
- Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be You, Beautiful - GirlsHealth.gov
- BMI Calculator - US Dept of Agriculture
- Calories Burned in One Hour - MayoClinic.com
- Core Exercises: 7 Reasons to Strengthen Your Core Muscles - MayoClinic.com
- Easy Exercises for Teens- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Eating and Exercise: Time It Right to Maximize Your Workout- MayoClinic.com
- Food and Fitness - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Fitness Basics - MayoClinic.com
- Get Active! Healthfinder.gov
- Get Moving Calculator - The Calorie Control Council
- Guide to Eating for Sports- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Guide to 10 Basic Stretches - MayoClinic.com
- How Can I Keep Track of Physical Activity and Eating? - American Heart Association
- How Teens Can Stay Fit - American Academy of Pediatrics
- Interval Training: Can It Boost Your Calorie-Burning Power? - MayoClinic.com
- Sports and Exercise Safety- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Sports and Nutrition - TeenHealthFX
- Sports Eyewear - All About Vision
- Sports Injuries - TeenGrowth
- Strength Training: Get Stronger, Leaner and Healthier - MayoClinic.com
- Strength Training- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Stretching- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Stretching: Focus on Flexibility - MayoClinic.com
- Tips to Help You Get Active - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Warm Up, Cool Down and Be Flexible - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Weight Training: Do's and Don'ts of Proper Technique - MayoClinic.com
- Why Exercise Is Wise- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Your Orthopaedic Connection - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Food, Diet & Nutrition
- Are Detox Diets Safe? - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Assessing Your Diet - InteliHealth
- Beating the Freshman 15- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Breakfast Benefits - Shape Up America
- Caffeine: How Much is Too Much? - MayoClinic.com
- Calcium Shopping List - Healthfinder.gov
- Cyberkitchen - Shape Up America
- The Deal with Diets- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Diet Sodas: Are They Bad For You? - MayoClinic.com
- Eating and Exercise: Time It Right to Maximize Your Workout - MayoClinic.com
- Eating Disorders - Center for Young Women's Health
- Eating Well While Eating Out - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Emotional Eating- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Energy Drinks and Food Bars: Power or Hype?- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Fad Diets vs. Healthy Weight Management: A Guide for Teens - Center for Young Women's Health
- Fast Food Tips - MedlinePlus Encyclopedia
- Figuring Out Fat and Calories- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- 5 Ways to Spot a Fad Diet - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- 5 Reasons to Pack Your Lunch - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- 5 Ways to Reach (and Maintain!) a Healthy Weight- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Food and Fitness - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Food Safety Tips for College Students - Dept. of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service
- General Nutrition - Center for Young Women's Health
- Healthy Eating - Center for Young Women's Health
- Healthy and Unhealthy Fast Food Choices - American Academy of Pediatrics
- Healthy Dining Hall Eating - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- High Protein Drinks - MayoClinic.com
- Just Enough for You: About Food Portions - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Low-Carb Diet Facts: A Guide for Teens - Center for Young Women's Health
- Multi-Grain vs Whole Grain: Which is Healthier? - MayoClinic.com
- No-Fad Diet Tips - American Heart Association
- Nutrition for Weight Loss: What You Need to Know about Fad Diets - FamilyDoctor.org
- Portion Distortion Quizzes - US Dept of Agriculture
- Pyramid or Plate? - MayoClinic.com
- Sports and Nutrition - TeenHealthFX
- Sports Nutrition - Center for Young Women's Health
- SuperTracker - US Dept of Agriculture
- Vegetarian Nutrition for Teenagers - The Vegetarian Resource Group
- Watch Your Weight - Healthfinder.gov
- Water: How Much Should You Drink Every Day? - MayoClinic.com
- Weight-Loss and Nutrition Myths: How Much Do You Really Know? - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Weight-Loss Options: Choosing a Diet That's Right For You - MayoClinic.com
- Young Woman's Guide to Losing Weight the Safe Way - American Osteopathic Association
Health Careers
- Career Options: Allied Health Careers - HighSchoolGraduate.com
- Discover Nursing- Johnson & Johnson Health System
- Healthcare Career Resource Center
- Health Professions - HealthProfessions.com
- LifeWorks - National Institutes of Health
- Nursing Degree Guide
- The Student Doctor Network - StudentDoctorNetwork
- Tomorrow’s Doctors - Association of American Medical Colleges
- Professional and Related Careers – US Department of Labor
Illness & Injury
- Allergies - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Anxiety, Depression & Self-Esteem - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Appendicitis- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Asthma - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Athlete's Foot - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Teens - National Institute of Mental Health
- Bipolar Disorder - National Institute of Mental Health
- Bumps & Lumps (Skin Problems) - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Chronic Diseases & Conditions - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Cold Sores (HSV-1)- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Common Conditions - Center for Young Women's Health
- Concussions - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Coping with Colds- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Crohn’s & Colitis - Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
- Crohn's Disease - National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Cystic Fibrosis- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Cystic Fibrosis: Diet and Nutrition- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Dealing with a Health Condition- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Diabetes - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Diabetes: Parents and Kids - American Diabetes Association
- Diseases & Conditions - FamilyDoctor.org
- Eating Disorders - National Eating Disorders Association
- Eating Disorders: Facts for Teens - FamilyDoctor.org
- Fainting - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Flu (Food and Drug Administration)
- Flu Facts- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- For Teens Only: Cancer Information - Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
- General Health - Center for Young Women's Health
- Genital Warts (HPV)- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Growth Problems- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Gynecology and Reproductive Health - Center for Young Women's Health
- Health and Illness - TeenHealthFX
- Hearing Loss (Related to MP3s and iPods) - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (For Teens)- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Injuries - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Is It a Cold, Allergy, or Sinusitis? - American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery
- Is It Just a Mood or Something Else? - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
- Kids and Teens With MS - National MS Society
- Knee Injuries- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Learning & Communication Differences - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Living with Disabilities - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Lurking in the Locker Room - CDC
- Meningitis- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Meningococcal Vaccine: A Guide for Teens - Children's Hospital Boston
- Mononucleosis - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Obesity - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease: A Cause of Knee Pain in Children - FamilyDoctor.org
- Osteomyelitis- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Paralysis - Christopher & Dana Reed Foundation
- Runner's Knee- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Scoliosis - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Scoliosis - National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases - American Social Health Association
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Skin Disorders & Conditions - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Sleep & Sleep Disorders - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Spondylitis Web Info for Teens - Spondylitis Association of America
- Sports Eyewear - All About Vision
- Sports Injuries - TeenGrowth
- Teen Stories from the Heart - City University of NY
- Tips for Teens With Diabetes- National Diabetes Education Program
- Tips for Teens: Dealing With the Ups and Downs of Diabetes - National Diabetes Education Program
- Types of Cancer Teens Get- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Urinary Tract Infections- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Warts - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Your Orthopaedic Connection - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Pregnancy
- Birth Control Methods- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Choosing Adoption - American Academy of Pediatrics
- Complete Guide to Pregnancy - MayoClinic.com
- Dos and Don'ts (Pregnancy) - WomensHealth.gov
- Eating Safely during Pregnancy - American College of Nurse-Midwives
- Food Don'ts (Pregnancy) - WomensHealth.gov
- Have a Healthy Pregnancy - Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- Having a Baby - American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Having a Healthy Pregnancy- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- How Do I Know I am Pregnant? - Journal of the American Medical Association
- How To Have a Healthy Pregnancy - Center for Young Women's Health
- How To Tell When Labor Begins - American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- How Your Baby Grows During Pregnancy - American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Life in the Fast Lane - Idaho CareLine
- MyPyramid in Action: Tips for Pregnant Moms - Food and Nutrition Information Center
- Pregnancy - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Pregnancy Calendar- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Pregnancy Issues - Center for Young Women's Health
- Pregnancy Options - American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Princess-2-Queen - GreaterIsHeMinistries, Trenton, NJ
- Self-Tanners, Tanning Pills, Tanning Booths, and Pregnancy - Organization of Teratology Information Services
- Symptoms of Pregnancy: What Happens Right Away - MayoClinic.com
- Teen Parents - American Academy of Pediatrics
- Teen Pregnancy - Livestrong
- Teen Pregnancy: Its Time to Get Informed - National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
- Teenage Pregnancy - American Academy of Pediatrics
- Teensource - CA Family Health Council
- Telling Parents You're Pregnant- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- 10 Things That Might Surprise You about Being Pregnant- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- When Children Have Children - American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Young Adult Health: Pregnancy - Government of South Australia
Relationships
- ABCs of a Healthy Relationship - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Abusive Relationships - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Am I in a Healthy Relationship? - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Bullying - GirlsHealth.gov
- Bullying and Harassment - National Center for Victims of Crime
- Choose Respect - CDC
- Cliques - Center for Young Women’s Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Coping with Cliques- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Date Rape - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Dating Violence - Center for Young Men's Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Dating Violence - National Center for Victims of Crime
- Dealing with Bullying - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Expect Respect - American Academy of Pediatrics
- Four Stages of Coming Out - American Academy of Pediatrics
- Friendships: A Guide for Teen Girls - Center for Young Women’s Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Friends: A Guide for Teen Guys - Center for Young Men's Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Healthy Relationships - Center for Young Men's Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Making Healthy Sexual Decisions - Center for Young Women’s Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Peer Pressure - Center for Young Women’s Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Peer Pressure for Guys - Center for Young Men's Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Peer Pressure- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Relationships - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Relationships, Dating, Family and Friends - TeenHealthFX
- Risk Taking - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Safety in Relationships - Center for Young Women’s Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Social Phobia- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Virginity: A Very Personal Decision- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Virginity and First-Time Sex - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- What Does Sexual Orientation Mean? - Mental Health America
Safety First!
- Abuse - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Anger Management for Teen Girls - Center for Young Women's Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Anger Management for Teen Guys - Center for Young Men's Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Assault - National Center for Victims of Crime
- College Health and Safety - CDC
- Crime, Teens and Trauma - National Center for Victims of Crime
- Date Rape - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Dating Violence - Center for Young Men's Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Dating Violence - National Center for Victims of Crime
- Dealing with Bullying - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- 5 Ways to Get Drivers to Stop Texting - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Internet Safety - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- 911 Emergencies - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Prom Health and Safety Tips - CDC
- Protecting Your Online Identity and Reputation - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Safety - GirlsHealth.gov
- Safety and Health on the Job - CDC
- Sexual Assault - National Center for Victims of Crime
- Spring Break Health and Safety Tips - CDC
- Stalking - National Center for Victims of Crime
- Staying Safe - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Teen Safety - Center for Young Women's Health
- Violence Information for Teens - National Center for Victims of Crime
- Why Do I Fight with My Parents So Much? - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Working Safely: Advice for Teens - FamilyDoctor.org
Sexual Health
- About Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Abstinence - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Birth Control -American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Birth Control - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Birth Control for Sexually Active Teens - American Academy of Pediatrics
- Birth Control Methods: How Well Do They Work?- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Birth Control Options: Things to Consider - MayoClinic.com
- Birth Control Shot- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Birth Control: What You Need to Know- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Birth Control Guide - FDA
- Changes in Your Body - HealthyWomen.gov
- Condoms - MayoClinic.com
- Contraception - Center for Young Women's Health
- Contraception - American College of Nurse-Midwives
- Delaying Your Period through Oral Contraceptives - MayoClinic.com
- Emergency Contraception - American College of Nurse-Midwives
- The Female Reproductive System- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Four Stages of Coming Out - American Academy of Pediatrics
- Gay, Lesbian and BiSexual Teens - American Academy of Pediatrics
- General Sexual Health Issues - Center for Young Women's Health
- Help! Is This My Body?- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Homosexuality: Facts for Teens - American Academy of Family Physicians
- I Wanna Know - American Social Health Association
- It’s Your (Sex) Life: Your Guide to Safe & Responsible Sex - Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Lesbian Health - Center for Young Women's Health
- Making Healthy Sexual Decisions - Center for Young Women’s Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- The Male Reproductive System- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Morning-After Pill - MayoClinic.com
- Puberty - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Puberty: Boy Changes/Girl Changes - Kids' Health
- Rape and Sexual Assault - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Safer Sex Guidelines - New Mexico AIDS Education and Training Center
- Sex, Etc. - Network for Family Life Education
- Sex: Making the Right Decision - FamilyDoctor.org
- Sexual Attraction and Orientation - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Sexual Health - FamilyDoctor.org
- Sexual Health- MayoClinic.com
- Sexual Health - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Sexual Orientation - American Psychiatric Association
- Sexual Orientation - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Sexuality/Sexual Orientation - Center for Young Women's Health
- Sexual Reproduction: How Babies Are Made - Kids' Health
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Other Infections - Center for Young Women's Health
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) - MayoClinic.org
- Sexually Transmitted Infections - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Sexuality and Sexual Health - TeenHealthFX
- STD Symptoms: Common STDs and their Symptoms - MayoClinic.org
- STD Testing: What's Right for You? - Mayo Clinic.org
- Talk About Sex - Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
- Talking to Your Partner about Condoms- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Teen Talk: Commonly Asked Questions about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) - Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Population Affairs
- Teen Talk: What You Should Know about Contraception - Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Population Affairs
- Virginity: A Very Personal Decision- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Virginity and First-Time Sex - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- What Does Sexual Orientation Mean? - Mental Health America
- What Is Natural Family Planning? - American College of Nurse-Midwives
- You and Your Sexuality - American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Your First Gynecologic Visit - American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Your Sexual Health - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Smoking and Quitting Smoking
- Bidis and Kreteks - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- FAQs About Smoking - American Heart Association
- General Smoking Facts - American Lung Association
- Harms of Smoking and Benefits of Quitting - National Cancer Institute
- Help for Cravings and Tough Situations - American Cancer Society
- Hookah Smoking - MayoClinic.com
- How Can I Quit Smoking? - KidsHealth.org
- How Much Will You Save?- National Cancer Institute, Tobacco Control Research Branch
- How To Quit Smoking - Center for Young Women's Health
- Information About Smoking - Center for Young Women's Health
- Mind Over Matter: The Brain's Response to Nicotine - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- N-O-T (Not On Tobacco Program for Teens) - American Lung Association
- Quit Smoking - Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- Quit Smoking Basics - MayoClinic.com
- Quit Smoking Today - SmokeFree.gov
- Secondhand Smoke - KidsHealth.org
- SmartPhone Apps - SmokeFree.gov
- SmokeFree Teen - SmokeFree.gov
- Smoking - KidsHealth.org
- Stop Smoking-Your Personal Plan - KidsHealth.org
- What Are You Smoking (or Chewing or Inhaling)? - Food and Drug Administration
- What is Secondhand Smoke? - American Cancer Society
- What Is 'Third-Hand' Smoke? - MayoClinic.com
- Withdrawal Quiz - SmokeFree.gov
- Why Do I Smoke? Quiz - American Academy of Family Physicians
- You Can Quit Smoking - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Your Non-Smoking Life - American Heart Association
Substance Abuse
- Above the Influence - National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
- Alateen
- Alcohol - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Alcohol, Cigarettes and Drugs - TeenHealthFX
- Club and Date Rape Drugs - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Club Drugs: Myths and Risks - FamilyDoctor.org
- Depressants - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Drinking: It Can Spin Your World Around - FamilyDoctor.org
- Drug Use & Abuse - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking - GirlsHealth.gov
- Drugs: What You Should Know - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Hallucinogens - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Heads Up: Real News about Drugs and Your Body - Scholastic
- I Think I May Have a Drinking/Drug Problem. What Should I Do?- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Inhalants - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Marijuana - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Narcotics - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- NIDA for Teens - National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Smoking & Tobacco - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Steroids - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Stimulants - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- TeensHealth: Drugs & Alcohol - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Tips for Teens: The Truth about Club Drugs - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Wellness
English
- Are You 11-19 Years Old? Then You Need to Be Vaccinated against These Serious Diseases! - -Immunization Action Coalition
- How to Stay Healthy - American Academy of Family Physicians
- GirlsHealth.gov - Office on Women’s Health
- Going to College - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Guy's Guide to Body Image - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Healthy Eating and Activity Together - National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
- How Much Sleep Do I Need? - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Motivation and the Power of Not Giving Up - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Talking to Your Doctor - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Tanning - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Teen Driving
- TeenGrowth
- Vision and Eye Health Info for Teens - All About Vision
- Wellness 101 - Center for Young Women's Health
- What's the Right Weight for My Height? - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Why Should I Care about Germs? - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Working Safely: Advice for Teens - FamilyDoctor.org
En Español
- ¿Aprender a Aprender? - Eroski Consumer/Fundación Eroski (España)
- Guías de la Salud A a Z - Centro Para la Salud de Mujeres Jóvenes de Boston Children’s Hospital
- Información para Adolescentes - KidsHealth/Centro de Medios de Información para la Salud Infantil de la Fundación Nemours
- Programa de Desarrollo Personal y Mejora de las Habilidades - Discapnet/Fundación ONCE y Technosite (España)
Your Body
- Acne in Teens, Ways to Control It - FamilyDoctor.org
- Atlas of the Body - American Medical Association
- BAM: Body and Mind - CDC
- The Body - BBC
- Body Art - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Body Basics Library - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Body Image - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Body Image and Self-Esteem - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Can I Make My Breasts Larger? - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Changes in Your Body - WomensHealth.gov
- Dealing with a Health Condition - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Digestive System - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Endocrine System - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- The Female Reproductive System - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- GirlsHealth.gov - Office on Women’s Health
- Help! Is This My Body? - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Health and Illness - TeenHealthFX
- How to Stay Healthy - American Academy of Family Physicians
- Immune System - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Kidneys and Urinary Tract - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Laptop Ergonomics - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- The Male Reproductive System - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Menstruation - American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Personal Hygiene - Kids' Health
- Plastic Surgery - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Puberty: Boy Changes/Girl Changes - Kids' Health
- TeenGrowth
- TeensHealth- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Why Are My Breasts Different Sizes? - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Why Are My Breasts Sore? - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Why Is My Voice Changing? - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Your Changing Body (Girls) - American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Your Mind
- Anger Management for Teen Girls - Center for Young Women's Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Anger Management for Teen Guys - Center for Young Men's Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Anxiety and Panic: Gaining Control Over How You're Feeling - FamilyDoctor.org
- Anxiety Disorders - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- BAM: Body and Mind - CDC
- Body Image - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Coping with Loss - Center for Young Women’s Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Counseling and Therapy - Center for Young Women’s Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Cyberbullying - Center for Young Women’s Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Depression - National Institute of Mental Health
- Depression, Anxiety and Self-Esteem - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Depression and High School Students - National Institute of Mental Health
- Depression: A Guide for Teens - Center for Young Women’s Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Eating Disorders - National Eating Disorders Association
- Eating Disorders: Facts for Teens - FamilyDoctor.org
- Emotional Health - Center for Young Women’s Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Emotional Health - TeenHealthFX
- Emotions and Life - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Fears and Phobias- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Finding Normal - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- GirlsHealth.gov - Office on Women’s Health
- How Can I Deal with My Anger?- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Making Healthy Sexual Decisions - Center for Young Women’s Health
- Mood and Personality Disorders - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Moving Blues- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder - Center for Young Women’s Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Party Safe - Center for Young Men's Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Peer Pressure - Center for Young Women’s Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Peer Pressure for Guys - Center for Young Men's Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Peer Pressure- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Relationships - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Relationships, Dating, Family and Friends - TeenHealthFX
- Risk Taking - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Safety in Relationships - Center for Young Women’s Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Seasonal Affective Disorder- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Self Esteem and Body Image - Center for Young Women’s Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Social Phobia- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Stress - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Stress- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Stress and How to Lower It - Center for Young Women’s Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Stress Management Basics - MayoClinic.com
- Suicide - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Suicide Prevention - Center for Young Women’s Health at Children's Hospital Boston
- Test Anxiety- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Trauma and Teens - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Violence Information for Teens - National Center for Victims of Crime
- Violent Behavior - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- What Stresses You Out about School?- TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Why Am I in Such a Bad Mood? - TeensHealth @ KidsHealth.org
- Your Feelings - GirlsHealth.gov
