Pediatric (Child/Teen) Health
Guide to the leading online resources for pediatric health information. With few exceptions the sites below are available for free and without registration.
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Source for children's health information, featuring 3,000+ articles, illustrations, and videos.aboutkidshealth.ca
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Professional organization committed to the physical, mental, and social health of children.aap.org - Also see: AAP News & Journals Gateway
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Condition and treatment overviews and news on latest research from top-ranked children's hospital.childrenshospital.org
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Articles written or reviewed by doctors and healthcare experts. Moderated Q&A platform.bundoo.com
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Guidance on diseases, child development, and home safety by age group.cdc.gov
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Australian health site with health information and stories written for kids and teens.cyh.com
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Pediatric condition information and parenting advice, easily filtered by age range.childrenscolorado.org
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Condition information and research from one of the largest children's hospitals in the world.chop.edu
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Ad-heavy site providing articles and pediatric case challenges organized by condition.contemporarypediatrics.com
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In-depth articles covering various medical and behavioral pediatric conditions.healthofchildren.com
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Consumer site from the American Academy of Family Physicians with sections for kids and teens.familydoctor.org
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Pediatric information resource operated by the American Academy of Pediatrics.healthychildren.org
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Perspective and advice on physical, emotional, and behavioral issues affecting children and teens.kidshealth.org - Also see: Teen Health
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Collection of and pathways to the best maternal and child health information available on the web.mchlibrary.org - Also see: MCH Evidence
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Latest medical news, commentary, and conference coverage from clinician experts.medscape.com
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Australian parenting website with practical, expert-reviewed child health and parenting information.raisingchildren.net.au
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Nonprofit organization working to help families and communities keep kids safe from injuries.safekids.org
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Games, puzzles, tips and information aimed to educate children about sleep.sleepforkids.org
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Covers a range of topics from pregnancy to pediatric health to parenting strategies.verywellfamily.com
Mental Health
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Resource centers include frequently asked questions, expert interviews, and treatment information.aacap.org
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Provides parenting guides for behavioral and pediatric mental health disorders.childmind.org
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Answers to hundreds of health questions provided by Columbia University health professionals.goaskalice.columbia.edu
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Information on a range of mental health and substance use challenges affecting children and youth.keltymentalhealth.ca
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Information portal focusing on child mental health, including behavioral and emotional disorders.kidsmentalhealth.org
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Provides access to services for children and families who experience traumatic events.nctsn.org
Teen Health
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Helping teen girls improve their understanding of normal health and development.youngwomenshealth.org
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Educational material and information for those experiencing pregnancy-related issues.thehelpline.org
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Information on sex, lifestyle choices, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections.sexandu.ca
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Answers to question about sex, relationships, STDs, and birth control from Rutgers University.sexetc.org
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Honest information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up.kidshealth.org
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Helpful advise for teenagers on a broad range of topics from acne to smoking.webmd.com
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Carefully researched health information for teens and young men from Boston Children's Hospital.youngmenshealthsite.org
Support Lines
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Practical support, tools, and tips to help young people get through tough times.au.reachout.com
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UK's leading charity committed to improving the wellbeing and mental health of children.youngminds.org.uk
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Tips, tools, and support options helping teens get through challenging situations.yourlifeyourvoice.org
Substance Abuse
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Resources and counseling to help young people deal with the pressure to abuse drugs and alcohol.abovetheinfluence.com
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Facts on drug abuse for teens, parents, and teachers. Features videos, games, and an active blog.teens.drugabuse.gov
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Answers and guidance on drug abuse, prevention, and treatment.drugfree.org
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Collection of tools, guides, and resources to help people quit smoking and remain smoke-free.smokefree.gov