MedLine Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/teenhealth.html
Medline Plus is a searchable database provided by the National Institutes of Health. While not a super flashy site, there is information on just about any disease or condition you can think of. The site is updated regularly and is a great resource if you're looking for information about a particular problem.
BrainPop: Health http://www.brainpop.com/health/
Tons—literally!—of cool animated movies about your body and your health. Everything you need to know about your organs, changes in your body, diseases that might affect you, and taking good care of yourself. And the animation is really neat, too.
Discovery Health: Teen Center http://health.discovery.com/centers/teen/teen.html
This site from the Discovery Channel provides tips and information for teens regarding their health. Articles cover topics such as puberty, relationships, and mental health; in addition, there is a message board where users can post questions and see what others are discussing. (Registration to post messages is free.)
TeensHealth http://kidshealth.org/teen/
Created for teens looking for honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up. They provide straight-forward information that is easy to navigate, including topics such as food/fitness, sexual health, diseases/conditions, and infections. The site is maintained by the Nemours Foundation.
Nutrition/Fitness
The President's Challenge
www.PresidentsChallenge.org
Jump rope, play catch, race a friend, and more! Win awards for staying active, and track your progress along with kids across America.
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
Find information about body image and eating disorders; referrals to doctors, therapists and support groups; educational curriculum, books and videos; and ways to help by volunteering and advocating.
Something Fishy http://www.something-fishy.org/
Something Fishy is a 'pro recovery' website devoted to the idea that eating disorders are not about food and weight, they are symptoms of deeper issues. It provides chats with other readers and motivational chats with professionals, a treatment finder, exploration of cultural issues that may affect eating disorders, and stories from those affected by a loved one's eating disorder—as well as the more traditional resources for those suffering from eating disorders. The site is available in both Spanish and French.
Mental Health
Mindyourmind.ca http://www.mindyourmind.ca/
An innovative internet resource for youth who are looking for credible, up-to-date information on mental health and creative stress management. Information is posted about getting help for yourself or for your friends, along with checklists to figure out what kind of help is needed. They have a very cool and interactive website with tons of info!
Teenline Online http://www.teenlineonline.org/
Teenline is a place to go when you need help, support or advice. This site features the Teenline 800 number where you can reach other teens and get support for issues like family life, sexuality, addictions, abuse, self-destructive and life threatening behaviors. The site also features a message board for online support.
Internet/Cell Phone Safety
Safe Surfing Tips for Teens
http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/internet_safety.html
Check out this article and more about safe internet surfing.
Cell Phone Safety Article
http://www.cellphonesafety.org/safer/teens.htm
Written with intended audience of parents in mind, but good info for youth too.
Cyberbullying
Yik Yak can be traced!
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2014/11/21/southeast-polk-pleasant-hill-threats-arrests-yik-yak/19357413/
Driving
Teen Driving Tips
www.teendriving.com/
Welcome to Teendriving.com, a site full of tips to help new drivers.
Persons with Disabilities
Kids' Quest on Disability and Health
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids/index.html
Learn the answers to some of your questions about kids with disabilities, including ADHD, Autism, FASD, hearing loss, mobility impairments, Tourettes Syndrome, vision impairments and more.
Autism Speaks
www.autismspeaks.org
Autism Speaks has grown into the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
Asperger's Syndrome
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aspergers-syndrome/DS00551
Mayo Clinic's Definition of Asperger's Syndrome and links to resources.
Suicide
Youth Suicide Prevention Education Program
http://www.yspp.org/
This site was put together by a mother whose teen son committed suicide. It provides numerous facts about suicide and resources such as a suicide risk questionnaire and suggestions for coping with the suicide of a loved one.
To Write Love on Her Arms
http://www.twloha.com/
A site started from a friend of a girl who constantly cut herself. Now, its a Nationally recognized organization doing good work to prevent suicides.
Violence
Choose Respect http://www.cdc.gov/chooserespect/
Choose Respect is a new initiative from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). The site has information about dating abuse prevention and healthy relationships for teens and parents. There is a lot of information on this way cool website. Be sure to check out the game—you get to make your very own music video!
CDC Division of Violence Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/dvp.htm
This site from the Centers for Disease Control addresses violence as a public health issue. They provide information and resources related to youth violence, partner and sexual violence, suicide, and child maltreatment.
Safe Youth http://www.safeyouth.gov/Pages/Home.aspx
Safe Youth is the website of the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center. It contains information about teen violence against others and teen suicide, identifies youth at risk, and discusses ways to intervene. The teen section is an area where readers can share stories, ask questions and find out what other teens are doing to prevent violence.
Warning Signs http://www.apahelpcenter.org/featuredtopics/feature.php?id=38
The American Psychological Association has produced this site to promote anger management and nonviolent problem solving among teens. It addresses reasons for violence, how to deal with someone who is violent and ways to manage your own potential for violence—including violence against yourself.
Just for Girls
4 Girls Health http://www.4girls.gov/
Launched by the Office on Women's Health, this site motivates girls to choose healthy behaviors. It provides information about puberty, nutrition, exercise, substance abuse, and relational issues. A link is provided to a site especially for girls with disabilities and chronic illness: http://www.4girls.gov/disability/.
iEmily
http://www.iemily.com/
iEmily is a health and wellness site just for girls. Learn about sex and your body, explore alternative exercise like yoga and tai chi, find out about healthy eating choices and chat about it all with other girls. Special features include games like The Feng Shui Way, and videos like Yoga 101.
Girls Health
www.girlshealth.gov/
Girlshealth.gov focuses on health topics that girls are concerned about and provides reliable, useful information on the health issues they will face as they grow older.
Just for Guys
Young Men's Health
http://www.youngmenshealthsite.org/
Health tips for young men around the world.
Misc.
It's My Life http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/
It's My Life deals with (you guessed it!) life and the stuff that we deal with every day. You can read informative articles, share your stories, play games, take quizzes and polls, watch video clips of other kids talking about their feelings and experiences, get advice from older kids and experts, and contribute your own comments and questions