Mind - Emotion Commotion

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Featured articles

1. Cutting
2. Death and Grief
3. Depression
4. Fears and Phobias
5. Going to a Therapist
6. Got Stress?
7. Shoplifting
8. Stress
9. Suicide
10. Tips for Teens: Building Positive Self-Esteem
11. Why am I in such a bad mood?

Publications & web sites

1. BAM! Body and Mind – This web site has interactive tools to help teens increase their level of physical activity and establish fitness habits that will stay with them for life.
2. Girl Power! – Girl Power! Is all about helping young women make the most of their lives. The web site offers health information and support for young women and promotes positive values.
3.  You and Mental Health: What's the Deal? – This publication is from the Caring for Every Child's Mental Health, Communities Together Campaign. It is written to educate teens about what mental health is, the warning signs of mental health problems, and where to get help.
4. Change Your Mind About Mental Health (Copyright © APA) – Most young people with mental health problems don't get any treatment for them. This brochure educates teens on what mental health is, where to get help, and how to change your attitude towards mental health.
5.  Connecting with Your Community (Copyright © AAP) – Connecting with your community is a way to make new friends, help others, and find people to help you in times when you are in need or feel lonely. This brochure explains other reasons why connecting with your community is important.
6. Coping with Substance Abuse in your Family? – If you have a parent/guardian who drinks too much or uses drugs, you may feel angry and worried at the same time. Check out this site from the Children of Alcoholics Foundation for answers to common questions, such as "Does my parent really have a problem?" and "Did I do something wrong?"
7. Dealing with Divorce and Separation: A Guide for Teens – Are your parents going through a divorce or separation? This can be a very difficult and confusing time and it's alright to feel upset and angry. Read this article for advice on how to deal with your feelings.
8.  Facts for Teens: Teen Suicide (Copyright © NYVPRC) – This fact sheet discusses teen suicide, risk factors for suicide, and what you can do if they or someone they know is considering suicide.
9. Information About Eating Disorders – On this site you can learn about different eating disorders and how they can be treated.
10. Self Injury: A Guide for Teens and Friends – This article gives information on self injury or "cutting." It explains what to do if you are hurting yourself and it gives advice on how to help a friend that may be "cutting."
11. Stress Management Guide for Teens (Copyright © AAP) – For teens only!  Fill out this plan and use the tips to help you identify and understand how to reduce your stress.  Email it to yourself so you can refer back when life starts getting crazy!
12. Talklisten.org – This website from the Boston Public Health Commission provides information about mental health for parents and teens. The site helps reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues by encouraging teens and parents to talk about the importance of emotional health.
13. Tips for Teens from the National Runaway Switchboard – Are you thinking of running away? Although you may be dealing with a really tough problem, you don't have to run away to solve it. There are things you can do to feel better, other than running away. The National Runaway Switchboard can help you by phone or e-mail.
14. Teen Depression (Copyright © HelpGuide.org) – This article discusses the symptoms, causes, effects, self-help, and treatment of depression in teens. It also contains information about suicide and suicide warning signs.

Organizations

1. Celebrate Girls
2. CopeCareDeal
3. Girls and Boys Town National Hotline
4. Hopeline
5. Kid's Health
6. National Eating Disorders Association
7. National Runaway Switchboard
8. The Center for Young Women’s Health

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= This article is from New Moon, a magazine written for girls by girls. Click here for a complete list of the New Moon articles on girlshealth.gov.

The Mind – Emotion Commotion section of the girlshealth.gov web site has been reviewed by:
Adelaide S. Robb, M.D.
Associate Professor – Psychiatry and Pediatrics
Children’s National Medical Center

Last updated April 2007