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For help National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE Books
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uhavetheright suggests these websites for teenagers
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- www.nationaleatingdisorders.org The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest not-for-profit organization in the United States working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals.
- www.something-fishy.org Dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to people with Eating Disorders, and their loved-ones... since 1995
- www.renfrew.org The Renfrew Center Foundation is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization advancing the education, prevention, research, and treatment of eating disorders.
- www.aedweb.org The Academy for Eating Disorders is an international Tran disciplinary professional organization that promotes excellence in research, treatment and prevention of eating disorders.
- www.edreferral.com The International Eating Disorder Referral Organization has the most comprehensive and easiest to search database of eating disorder treatment professionals in the world.
- www.hopenetwork.info A support site in Minneapolis/St. Paul for parents coping with eating disorders.
- www.about-face.org About-Face: Promotes positive self-esteem in girls and women of all ages, sizes, races and backgrounds through a spirited approach to media education, outreach and activism.
- www.anred.com Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. (ANRAD)
- www.empoweredparents.com Empowered Parents: A resource to help families learn ways to understand and cope with an eating disorder.
- www.freedfoundation.org Freed Foundation: Offers limited funding for eating disorder treatment.
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- Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays - Support and education site
- The Trevor Project - Promotes acceptance of gay teens and aids in suicide prevention
- GLSEN - Education organization working toward creating safe schools for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
- The Matthew Shepard Foundation - Carries out Matthew's legacy by supporting educational projects, activities, and documentaries that raise awareness of the issues involving discrimination and diversity.
- The National Youth Advocacy Coalition - National organization focused solely on improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth through advocacy, education
Articles of Interest
- "Protectors of Youth," by Todd Henneman, www.advocate.com, September 12, 2005
"The Death of Sportsmanship and How to Revive It" by Brian Shulman with Ragan Ingram
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Articles of Interest
- "A teen sex guru speaks," by Amy Benfer, www.salon.com, January 10, 2001
- "How nice girls got so casual about oral sex," by Caitlin Flanagan, www.theatlantic.com, January/February, 2006.
"Cliques: Eight Steps to Help Your Child Survive the Social Jungle" by Charlene C. Giannetti, Margaret Sagarese
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Where to go for help or information
WEB RESOURCES (Courtesy of The Prevention Researcher, Volume 13(3), September 2006)
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention www.afsp.org
Formed in 1987, the goals of the AFSP are to improve research on suicide and its prevention; provide education and information about depression and suicide; advocate for policies and legislation that can help prevent suicide; work to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness and suicide; and offer programs for survivors of suicide loss.
- National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/suicideprevention The National Strategy for Suicide Prevention is a collaborative effort of many federal organizations. It was designed to be a catalyst for social change, furthering goals and objectives published in 2001 by the Surgeon General. This Web site is a good first stop for anyone wanting to know what resources the federal government is providing, or what national and state strategies are being implemented to prevent suicide.
- Suicide Prevention Action Network USA
www.spanusa.org The goal of the Suicide Prevention Action Network is to prevent suicide through public education and awareness, community action, and federal, state and local grassroots advocacy. This Web site includes general information about suicide and suicide prevention, book recommendations, and links to resources and statistics located on other Web sites.
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center
www.sprc.org The mission of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center is to be a technical assistance and resource center to build capacity for states and communities to implement and evaluate suicide prevention programs. This Web site includes information about evidence based suicide prevention programs for youth, state specific suicide information, and an online library. Their “Taking Action†section includes links to information on finding local data on suicide, building a coalition, finding funding, and doing evaluations.
Books
- Teen Screen - This is a national mental health and suicide risk screening program for youth.
Books
- "If Your Adolescent Has Depression or Bipolar Disorder: An Essential Resource for Parents (Adolescent Mental Health Initiative)," by Dwight L. Evans, Linda Wasmer Andrews
- "More Than Moody: Recognizing and Treating Adolescent Depression," by Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz
- "Helping Your Depressed Teenager, A Guide for Parents and Caregivers," by Gerald D. Oster, Ph.D., Sarah S. Montgomery, MSW
- "Rescuing Your Teenager from Depression," Norman T. Berlinger, M.D.
- "œOvercoming Teen Depression: A Guide for Parents," by Miriam Kaufman
- "The Disappearing Girl: Learning the Language of Teenage Depression" by Lisa Machoian
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