Teen Health

Adolescent Health in Colorado – 2003 Report 

This report describes healthy teen development, explores eight areas of health concern, and advances 10 action steps for continuing to improve the well-being of Colorado teens.  The report is available online at http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ps/adolschool/adolehealthreport.asp

Building a Better Teenager

A summary of “What Works,” brings together key research relate to preventing teen pregnancy and risky sexual behavior, encouraging safe and healthy lifestyles, and  helping teens develop healthy social skills and relationships.   For more information go to http://www.childtrends.org/PDF/K7Brief.pdf

Suicide Prevention

National Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) 

This resource center that features general information on suicide prevention, downloadable materials, access to library resources, information on government efforts in suicide prevention, a calendar of suicide prevention events, timely news and policy developments, and links to other relevant organizations and sites.  To access the center go to:  http://www.sprc.org

Health Education Links

http://www.theantidrug.com/

http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/health/k-12.html

http://www.teens.drugabuse.gov/

http://www.teenpregnancy.org/resources/reading/pdf/parentpowerenglish.pdf

http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/tobacco/tobaccohom.asp

http://www.healthbehavior.com/OtherHealthEdLinks.html

http://www.considerthisusa.net

http://www.healthypeople.gov