Personal Health |
This section is dedicated to helping both students and parents to deal with problems involving alcohol, drugs, mental health issues, and others.
Alanon and Alateen
This site contains information about this organization which assists in adults and teens that were/are effected by someone's drinking.
Alcoholics Anonymous
This link is to a teen section of the well known twelve step program for treatment of alcoholism.
Web of Addictions
The Web of Addictions is dedicated to providing accurate information about alcohol and other drug addictions. It also has links to treatment organizations and organizations promoting prevention of substance abuse.
National Eating Disorders Association
This nonprofit organization is devoted to the awareness and prevention of eating disorders.
Change Your Mind About Mental Health
Sponsored by the American Psychological Association, this site deals with mental health concerns from the young adult's point of view.
Understanding Depression
Explains the difference between normal emotional lows and this serious disease. Includes a simple online assessment to see if you are depressed.
Health
This site attempts to improve understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. It describes the 532 most common mental disorders, and offers online diagnosis.
Save
This organization offers 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.
Teen New Horizons
A self help site for the FAMILIES of out of control teenagers. Concerns include behavior, mental health, drugs, alcohol and sex.