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 -
Professional organization committed to the physical, mental, and social health of children.aap.org - Also see: AAP News & Journals Gateway -
Condition and treatment overviews and news on latest research from top-ranked children's hospital.childrenshospital.org -
Articles written or reviewed by doctors and healthcare experts. Moderated Q&A platform.bundoo.com -
Guidance on diseases, child development, and home safety by age group.cdc.gov -
Australian health site with health information and stories written for kids and teens.cyh.com -
Pediatric condition information and parenting advice, easily filtered by age range.childrenscolorado.org -
Condition information and research from one of the largest children's hospitals in the world.chop.edu -
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 -
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 -
Perspective and advice on physical, emotional, and behavioral issues affecting children and teens.kidshealth.org - Also see: Teen Health -
Collection of and pathways to the best maternal and child health information available on the web.mchlibrary.org - Also see: MCH Evidence -
Latest medical news, commentary, and conference coverage from clinician experts.medscape.com -
Australian parenting website with practical, expert-reviewed child health and parenting information.raisingchildren.net.au -
Nonprofit organization working to help families and communities keep kids safe from injuries.safekids.org -
Games, puzzles, tips and information aimed to educate children about sleep.sleepforkids.org -
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 -
Provides parenting guides for behavioral and pediatric mental health disorders.childmind.org -
Answers to hundreds of health questions provided by Columbia University health professionals.goaskalice.columbia.edu -
Information on a range of mental health and substance use challenges affecting children and youth.keltymentalhealth.ca -
Information portal focusing on child mental health, including behavioral and emotional disorders.kidsmentalhealth.org -
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 -
Educational material and information for those experiencing pregnancy-related issues.thehelpline.org -
Information on sex, lifestyle choices, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections.sexandu.ca -
Answers to question about sex, relationships, STDs, and birth control from Rutgers University.sexetc.org -
Honest information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up.kidshealth.org -
Helpful advise for teenagers on a broad range of topics from acne to smoking.webmd.com -
Carefully researched health information for teens and young men from Boston Children's Hospital.youngmenshealthsite.org
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Practical support, tools, and tips to help young people get through tough times.au.reachout.com -
UK's leading charity committed to improving the wellbeing and mental health of children.youngminds.org.uk -
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 -
Facts on drug abuse for teens, parents, and teachers. Features videos, games, and an active blog.teens.drugabuse.gov -
Answers and guidance on drug abuse, prevention, and treatment.drugfree.org -
Collection of tools, guides, and resources to help people quit smoking and remain smoke-free.smokefree.gov