Tough Topics

Abuse

• Domestic Violence – MedLine Plus
• Child Abuse – MedLine Plus
• Child Sexual Abuse – MedLine Plus
• SEE ALSO: Rape / Sexual Assault (below)

Alcohol

• Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse – MedLine Plus
• Underage Drinking – MedLine Plus

Anxiety

• Anxiety – MedLine Plus
• Stress and Your Health – MedLine Plus

Body Image

• Body Image and Self-Esteem – TeensHealth
• Body Image and Mental Health – Office on Women’s Health
• A Guy’s Guide to Body Image – TeensHealth

Bullying

• Bullying and Cyberbullying – MedLine Plus
• StopBullying.gov

Cancer

• Cancer – MedLine Plus
• Cancer Treatments – MedLine Plus

Child Custody

• Custody & Parenting Time – Oregon.gov
• Custody and Parenting Time – Oregon State Bar

Death

• End of Life Issues
• Death and Grief – TeensHealth
• SEE ALSO: Suicide (below)

Depression

• Depression – MedLine Plus

Divorce

• Dealing with Divorce – TeensHealth
• Divorce in Oregon – Oregon State Bar
• Divorce, Separation, Annulment – Oregon.gov

Drug Use

• Understanding Drug Use and Addiction – National Institutes of Health
• Signs and symptoms of someone with a drug use problem – NIH
• Substance use – prescription drugs – MedLine Plus

Eating Disorders

• Eating Disorders – MedLine Plus
• Eating Disorders – National Institute of Mental Health

Grief and Loss

• Help for teens – Dougy Center Grief Resources
• How to help a grieving teen – Dougy Center
• Death and Grief – TeensHealth

Health & Hygiene

• Hygiene Basics – TeensHealth
• Hygiene Q&A for Teens
• Body Care – TeensHealth

HIV / AIDS

• HIV / AIDS – MedLine Plus
• HIV Basics
• HIV / AIDS – Center for Disease Control
• HIV & AIDS – Planned Parenthood

LGBTQ

• LGBT Youth – CDC
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health – CDC
• Bullying and LGBT Youth – StopBullying.gov
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Health – MedLine Plus
• The Trevor Project – 1-866-488-7386

Mental Illness

• Mental Disorders – MedLine Plus
• Early Serious Mental Illness Treatment Locator – SAMHSA.gov
• Early Intervention in Psychosis – NASMHPD.org

Pregnancy

• Pregnancy – MedLine Plus
• Pregnancy – Planned Parenthood
• Teenage Pregnancy – MedLine Plus

Rape / Sexual Assault

• Sexual Assault – MedLine Plus
• Sexual Assault – RAINN.org
• After Sexual Assault – RAINN.org

Relationships / Dating

• Relationships 101 – Planned Parenthood
• Healthy Dating Relationships in Adolescence – Health and Human Services (HHS.gov)
• Teenage Dating and Romantic Relationships Risks – HHS.gov

Self-Harm

• Self-Harm Text Hotline – Text CONNECT to 741741
• Understanding Self-Injury/ Self-Harm – Teen Mental Health.org
• Cutting – TeensHealth.org

Sex

• Sex – Planned Parenthood
• Sex Q&A for Teens – TeensHealth.org

STDs

• STDs – Planned Parenthood
• STDs & Other Infections – TeensHealth.org

Suicide

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255
• I’m Thinking of Suicide. How Can I Stop? – TeensHealth.org
• My Friend Is Talking About Suicide. What Should I Do? – TeensHealth.org
• Suicide – TeensHealth.org
• Suicide – MedLine Plus

Violence

• Teen Violence – MedLine Plus

 

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