- Teen Growth - http://teengrowth.com/
Team of world renown pediatricians, educators, Internet professionals and teenagers committed to improving the lives of the teens.
- Cool Nurse - http://www.coolnurse.com/
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.
- The Health Resource Page - http://members.aol.com/MrHatLRMS/health.html
Find the nutritional content of food, health concerns, and self-help links and links to diseases, illnesses, and conditions.
- Teen Health Website - http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Health/TeenHealth/index.html
Links and articles about sexuality, sexual orientation, STIs, drugs and alcohol, pregnancy and sexual assault. Includes helpline numbers for teens in Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Ask Zen - http://www.askzen.com/
A teen health site providing information about mental health, physical health, and nutrition.
- Shaker Heights Teen Health Corps - http://www.angelfire.com/yt/teenhealthcore/
A group of eight teens from the city of Shaker Heights, Ohio share information on the health issues and concerns facing teenagers today.
- Teenbiznik - http://www.teenbiznik.com/
Public service web site focused on teen health issues. Also includes college info and survey data.
- Doctor Ann's Virtual Surgery - http://www.dr-ann.org/
Provides information for teens on bullying, body changes, alcohol, drugs, accidents, moods, sex and not feeling well. Includes quizzes and notice board.
- Social Advocates for Youth - http://sayscc.org/
Offers programs and services for at-risk teens in Silicon Valley including counseling, emergency shelter, independent living skills, and mentoring.
- RU-OK - http://www.ru-ok.com/
Helpful information for teenagers in assessing problems and strengths. Provides cartoon situations and interactive stories where endings can be changed.
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital: Teen Health - http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/teen/default.htm
Health information about the adolescent anatomy, common conditions, diagnoses, treatments, medical tests, procedures and wellness.
- Teens First for Health - http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/teens/index.html
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.
- Health 4 Teens - http://familydoctor.org/x5575.xml
Provides health information, written especially for teenagers, on drinking, eating disorders, sex, smoking, STDs, and stress.
- Cyberisle - http://www.cyberisle.org/
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]
- FDA: Health Information for Teens - http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/html/7teens.htm
Features articles with important health information for teenagers, ranging from nutrition and sun safety to eating disorders and attention deficit disorder.
- TeensHealth - http://www.teenshealth.org/
Created by doctors, has honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up.
- Lamplight - http://www.lamplight.org/2004/
Helping teens make healthy life choices and build coping skills for life. Features advice and information about mind, body and soul.
- Teen Health - http://library.thinkquest.org/10991/teenhealth.html
A collection of health related facts every teenager should be familiar with pertaining to social concerns, nutrition, substance abuse, sexual and emotional health.
- AdolescentHealth.com - http://www.adolescenthealth.com/
Providing education, clinical care, research, and health care information for adolescents.
- Teen Resource Guide - http://www.teenguide.org
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.
- About Teen Health - http://www.aboutteenhealth.org
Provides information on teen issues and concerns, including obesity, substance abuse, ADHD, eating disorders, suicide, dating, and teen violence.
- Ask Doctor Marla - http://www.askdoctormarla.com/
Provides a place for teens to ask questions and get answers to their health related questions. Topics range from puberty to birth control, from body image to sports safety. Dr. Marla is a board certified family practitioner with fellowship training in adolescent medicine.
- Child and Youth Health: Teen Health - http://www.cyh.com/SubDefault.aspx?p=159
Read about having a healthy body, how to deal with emotions, relationships and conflicts, and handling peer pressure.
- Canadian Health Network: Youth - http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1048161689494&pagename=CHN-RCS%2FPage%2FGTPageTemplate&c=Page&lang=En
Providing information and advice on many topics through FAQs, quizzes and games, with links to other helpful resources. [English and French]
- Talking Kid to Kid - http://www.abouthealth.com/t_talking.htm
Read true stories, from other teens, about dealing with AIDS, alcohol, bullying, depression, tobacco, body image, and parents.
- Teenagers: How to Stay Healthy - http://familydoctor.org/285.xml
Answers questions about what to do and what to avoid, vaccinations, specific teen concerns, and talking to the doctor. [English and Spanish]
- TeensHealth - http://kidshealth.org/teen/
Discover how the body works and what can make the body sick by reading through these expert articles written just for teens.
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