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Resources for Teenagers |
| Alcohol |
Alanon/Alateen This site contains basic information
about this organization which assists adults and teens with alcohol related
concerns. It includes 20 questions designed to help you decide whether or not
you need Al-Anon, 20 questions designed to help teenagers decide whether or not
Alateen is for them.
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| Alcohol |
Alcoholics Anonymous This link is to the teen section of the
well known twelve step program for treatment of alcoholism.
Click here for a list of AA Chapters in Massachusetts.
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| Anxiety |
Anxiety
Disorders The National Institute of Mental Health
gives a sketch of each known anxiety disorder and has a keyword search to help
identify symptoms.
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| LGBT students |
Black Board On-line Informative site on a variety of issues
of interest to gay and lesbian students.
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| Various Mental
Health Issues |
Change
Your Mind About Mental Health Site sponsored by the American
Psychological Association approaches mental health concerns from the young
adult's point of view. It's designed to help teens assess their own concerns and
decide whether professional help is needed. Anecdotes and examples make serious
mental health problems easier to identify and understand.
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| Eating
Disorders |
Eating Disorders Research conducted and supported by the
National Institute of Mental Health on causes and treatment of a variety of
eating disorders.
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| Eating
Disorders |
Eating Disorders Collection of informative articles
collected by various non profit organizations.
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| Various Mental
Health Issues |
Internet Mental Health This site attempts to improve
understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. It describes the 532
most common mental disorders, 67 most commonly prescribed psychiatric drugs, and
offers online diagnosis.
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| Personality
Assessments |
Keirsey Temperament and Character Web Site Link to a number of personality
inventories, character sorters, etc.
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| LGBT students |
LGBT
Campus Resource Centers Listing of homepages for and information
about college and university offices staffed by members of The National
Consortium of Directors of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Resources in
Higher Education.
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| Domestic
Violence |
My
Sister's Place Information and resources on domestic
violence and date abuse compiled by a women's shelter.
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| LGBT students |
National Database of Lesbigay Resources Database published by !OutProud!, The
National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth. With a
database of over 4,000 entries it includes information on community centers,
support organizations, Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians And Gays
chapters, etc.
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| Personality
Assessments |
Personality Online Resource for self discovery and personal
development. Here you will find everything from a variety of personality tests
to a comprehensive database of personal development related resources.
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| Suicide |
Suicide Prevention FAQ on suicide, symptoms of depression
and suicidal danger signs, most common misconceptions about suicide, what
students should do if a friend had depression, what hospitalization does for
depressives and a recommended reading list.
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| Lots of Stuff |
Teen Advice An excellent site with lots of info on
all sorts of teen issues plus connections to additional sites. Topics include
dealing with alcohol issues, transitions to college, bullying, date rape and
abuse issues to name a few.
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| Teenage
Behavior |
Teen New Horizons A self help site for the families of out
of control teenagers. Concerns include behavior, mental health, drugs, alcohol
and sex.
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| Depression |
Understanding Depression Explains the difference between normal
emotional lows and this serious disease. Includes a simple online assessment to
see if you are depressed.
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| Lots of Stuff |
Virtual
Pamphlets Collection of links to various web sites
collected by the University of Chicago for personal counseling issues.
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| Alcohol and
Drug Addiction |
Web of Addictions The Web of Addictions is dedicated to
providing accurate information about alcohol and other drug addictions. It has
links to treatment organizations and organizations promoting prevention of
substance abuse.
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| Lots of Stuff |
Youth Resource Links for young people on many common
issues and concerns of a personal nature.
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| Suicide |
Youth Suicide
Prevention Information Information related to youth suicide, its
causes, danger signs and prevention.
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