Teen Health

>> Eating Disorders
The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) is a Toronto-based, non-profit organization, established in 1985 that provides information and resources on eating disorders and weight preoccupation.

>> FAQ: Teenage Orthodontic Patients
This guide is mainly for patients 10-14 years old. Includes information on why to get braces, how orthodontic treatment works, and what having braces is like.

>> Go Ask Alice!
Go Ask Alice!® is the health question and answer Internet site produced by Columbia University’s Health Education Program. 

>> Measure 4 Measure
This index to sites that help you measure just about anything is impressive. Go to the health section to get help in calculating calories, breast cancer risk, HIV risk, stress, and much, much more.

>> National Highway Traffic Safety Association
NHTSA is the government agency responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. This site provides car safety and crash prevention tips designed to get you home in one piece.

>> On the Teen Scene
FDA Consumer magazine periodically runs articles with important health information for teenagers, ranging from nutrition and sun safety to eating disorders and attention deficit disorder. These "Teen Scene" articles are available here electronically, and some are available as reprints.

>> Planned Parenthood of Central Washington
This site provides information on reproductive health care for men and women in Benton, Franklin, Kittitas, Walla Walla, and Yakima Counties.

>> Puberty 101
Puberty 101 was founded by J. Geoff Malta, MA, EdM, NCC, Adolescent Therapist. For several year Mr. Malta provided a place on the web for adolescents and teens to ask questions and get honest open answers about puberty. 

>> TeenGrowth.com
Q&A, articles, games, and shops can all be found at this site. Developed by teens, doctors and teachers who care about adolescents.

>> Teen 411: National Help Resources
If you have a problem that you need help with, anywhere in the country, here are all kinds of national and regional phone numbers you can call and Web sites you can access to get help.

>> Young Women's Health Page
Organized into physical health, mental health, sexuality and book review sections. Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) gives answers to your questions about body piercing, depression, teen parenting, and more.