Health & Wellness

 

ASIF (Adolescent Self Injury Foundation) β€“ Find information about self-harm and learn how you can get help for yourself or someone you know.

Childhelp National Abuse Hotline β€“ Despite its name, this service is for teens too! Contains short articles and links to text, voice, and chat hotlines.

COVID-19  β€“ Stay up-to-date with reliable information about the Coronavirus.

Dealing With Depression β€“ Learn about depression and pick up some self-help skills to help you cope.

Go Ask Alice β€“ A free health question and answer internet service provided by Columbia University's Health Promotion Program​.

Herren Project β€“ If you or someone you know is struggling with substance addiction, take a look at this organization's resources. You can also submit questions to a licensed clinician via the website.

How to Respond to an Active Shooter (DHS)  β€“ Learn how to respond to an active shooter in your vicinity from this booklet published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

I Wanna Know β€“ Sexual health information for teens and young adults.

It Gets Better Project β€“ Watch a stream of inspirational stories from fellow LGBTQIAP+ folks as a reminder that life can get better. Check out their resources page for local and national organizations that can provide you or someone you know with help.

Know Your Rights (ACLU) β€“ Learn what your legal rights in the United States are, how to exercise them, and what to do when those rights are violated.

Love Is Respect β€“ The national teen dating abuse helpline. Also contains information and resources about relationships.

Mindfulness For Teens – Practice mindfulness to help cope with stress and anxiety.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) β€“ Learn about mental illnesses that you or someone you know may have.

NEDA (National Eating Disorders) β€“ Learn about eating disorders and find the help you or someone in your life needs.

National Runaway Safeline β€“ If you've run away from or been kicked out from your home, call, text, or email this service for free, confidential, nonjudgmental support.

Scarleteen β€“ Inclusive, educational, and supportive information about sexuality and relationships for teens and emerging adults.

Sex, Etc. β€“ Sex and sexuality ed from Answer's Teen-to-Teen Sexuality Education Project.

Stomp Out Bullying β€“ Find information about bullying and cyber bullying here, as well as a help chatline.

Teen Health β€“ Information about physical health, mental health, and more.

Teen Help β€“ Find information about physical, mental, sexual, and social health here.

Teen Health & Wellness  – Read up-to-date, nonjudgmental articles about bullying, suicide, vaping, opioid abuse, gender identity, school safety, sexual harassment, COVID-19, and more. Contains a list of help hotlines.

The Trevor Project Support Center β€“ A site where LGBTQIAP+ young people can find answers to frequently asked questions and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more. In crisis? Call, text, or chat online with a counselor 24/7/365.

 

Don't know where to start? Ask a librarian! If you don't want to talk in person, you can always email Miss Anna at minervateen@gmail.com.