Resources for Teens


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MedlinePlus

MedlinePlus, described on the main health information page, provides a Teen Health page which includes information for both teens and their parents. In addition, the websites below are specifically dedicated to health information aimed at teens.

Center for Young Women’s Health and Young Men’s Health

The Center for Young Women’s Health is maintained by Boston Children’s Hospital and has information on topics ranging from general health, sexual health, nutrition and fitness, and mental health.  The ask us tab at the top provides a place for young women to submit questions to professionals and to browse previously asked questions with their answers.

Young Men’s Health is a similar site for young men, also providing a place to ask and review questions.

National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens

The National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens is a division of the NIH.  It has a section on drug facts and provides a library of videos.  This site links to an easy-to-read drug facts site, also sponsored by the NIH.