Teen Issues pathfinder

SELECTED WEB SITES:

Dealing with Peer Pressure

http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/friend/peer_pressure.html

Provides suggestions and strategies for dealing with peer pressure. There is an additional link discussing dealing with feelings.

Depression in Teenagers

http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/teens.htm

Provides a variety of information regarding teen depression, including symptoms, treatment, and suicide.

Identifying Issues Unique to Teens

http://www.4troubledteens.com/teen-issues.html

Helps readers identify some defining characteristics that may hint a teen has further issues or there is a reason for concern.

The Science Behind Drug Abuse

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

Provides facts, real stories, and information regarding different types of drugs.

Teen Drug Abuse

http://www.teendrugabuse.us/

Provides links to numerous journal articles regarding drug use as well as the impact drugs have on the family and school.

Teen Issues

http://www.danbury.k12.ct.us/midweb/teacherzone/artteaching/teeniss.html

The site lists a variety of web sites regarding teen issues. All of them are categorized (bullying, conflict resolution, etc).

Teen Link

http://www.teenlink.umn.edu/

Provides a myriad of sources for researchers, including web sites, journal articles, and books.

DEWEY DECIMAL NUMBERS TO BROWSE

If you want to browse the shelves in the library to locate books about teen issues, look for these numbers: R300, 300s and 600s to begin…also check the library catalog from any South Colonie Library location.