Teen Health
Teens Health
"TeensHealth was created for teens looking for honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up. We offer a safe, private place that's accessible 24 hours a day to get the doctor-approved info you need to understand the changes that you (or your friends) may be going through - and to make educated decisions about your life."
Alan Guttmacher Institute
This is the site to visit if you're doing a report about issues relating to birth control, especially teens' access to it. Reports and statistics galore are available from this "non-profit organization focused on reproductive health research, policy analysis and public education."
GirlMom
"GirlMom is a progressive community, designed to help support and educate young moms, and empower them with the internal resources and strength needed to parent effectively and proudly in a society that condemns their choices. Created to help young mothers find each other and find a new view on their lives and their world."
MindZone; A Mental Health Site for Teens
This site aimed at teenagers offers personal stories and suggests strategies for coping with mental health disorders. Visitors may take part in polls, learn about personal strengths and how to deal with emotions, find facts about anxiety disorders, and question experts. Content at this site is "reviewed by a psychiatrist specializing in child and adolescent care." From the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands. (Copyright 2005 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, LII, 8/25/05)
Pregnancy Centers
This site offers information and assistance for pregnant women from a pro-life perspective.
Teenwire
"This is your private place on the Internet where you can get information and news about teen sexuality, sexual health, and relationships." From Planned Parenthood. Click the "Clinic Connections" link to find the address and phone number of the Planned Parenthood clinic closest to you.
Revised 3/28/05
