Mental Health/Addiction/Social Issues

• NEDA - National Eating Disorders - information on eating disorders such as Anorexia and Bulimia; offers help

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• Eating Disorders - resource for teens/tweens/parents on signs, causes, and therapy/treatments for eating disorders

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• Drug Rehab - teen drug abuse prevention/help

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• Drug Abuse & Parenting - resource for parents

• Student Mental Health - teen help

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• The Healthy Teen Project - a judgment-free zone for teens battling the mental & physical anguish of eating disorders

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• Teen Anxiety & Depression - a teen/parent site that explores teen anxiety/depression, possible treatments, and ways to cope

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• Depression | Recognizing Depression, Causes, & Treatments (Weighted Blankets) - support and information about signs of depression in teens & ways to comfort & cope

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• Girls Health - a resource for teens/young woman to explore all aspects of their health including mental health, relationships, smoking/drinking, and more . . .

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• Young Mens Health - information from general health to mental health and social issues

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• Youth Empowerment Day - celebrating youth through social awareness and education

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• Boys Under Attack - helpful insights for boys as they grow a mature into men

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• TeenlineOnline - teen helpline; anonymous and free, find help and direction through conversation

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• The Recovery Village - teen addiction help

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• RehabSpot.com - "...an organization dedicated to providing extensive and reliable information on various aspects of drug addiction and rehabilitation."

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• Preventing Teen Prescription Misuse - health & wellness education for parents/teens on preventing prescription drug abuse; drug information

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• Addiction Group - dedicated to helping those suffering from addiction/substance abuse, to raising awareness, and to being a resource for preventative help

  • Alcohol Effects, Addiction Treatments & Resources​ - information on alcohol's effect on the body & mind

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• ​The Recovery Village Columbus - a article/site for parents - How to help your teen struggling with mental health illness.​

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• Alcohol Rehab Help - addresses all rehab available along with helpful information on alcohol abuse, mental health illnesses, and relapse prevention.

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• Addiction Resource - a site dedicated to helping individuals, families, and teens overcome drug addiction. 

  • Pet-Friendly Drug Rehab Centers - a list provided by Addiction Resource of​ rehab centers that allow a patient to bring their pet along with them.

FOR ARTICLES I'VE WRITTEN ON IMPORTANT TEEN ISSUES

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• Eating Disorders & Literature

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• Sometimes You Just Can't Smile

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• Anorexia

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