Resources

The following resources provide general information about women's health:

• GirlsHealth.gov promotes emotional and physical health for teenage girls and provides information about body, fitness, nutrition, bullying, and other issues.
  WEB www.girlshealth.gov
• MyPyramid.gov advances and promotes dietary guidance for all Americans, including customized dietary guidance for young women based on age and activity level.
  TEL 888-779-7264
  WEB www.mypyramid.gov
• National Women's Health Information Center lists health organizations, campaigns and events, publications, and more.
  TEL 800-994-9662 TTY 888-220-5446
  WEB www.womenshealth.gov
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Office of Women's Health provides leadership and guidance in developing policy and in establishing goals and priorities for women's health issues across the lifespan.
  TEL 888-ASK-HRSA (275-4772) TTY 888-877-4TY-HRSA (489-4772)
  WEB www.hrsa.gov/womenshealth
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health works to improve the health and well-being of women in the United States through its programs by educating health professionals and by motivating behavior change in consumers.
  TEL 800-994-9662 TTY 888-220-5446
  WEB www.womenshealth.gov/owh

This guide is about emotional wellness, but some young women might need help with anxiety or depression. If you think you or someone you know might be depressed, you can talk to your school counselor, school nurse, or a trusted teacher, coach, or parent for help. These groups also can help:

• Anxiety Disorders Association of America provides information about anxiety disorders and treatment.
  TEL 240-485-1001
  WEB www.adaa.org
• Freedom From Fear provides information about anxiety and depression and resources to obtain help.
  TEL 718-351-1717 ext. 24
  WEB www.freedomfromfear.org
• National Mental Health Association provides information about mental health, including programs, news, advocacy, and mental health information.
  TEL 800-969-NMHA (6642)
  WEB www.nmha.org
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has trained crisis counselors to assist callers with emotional distress.
  TEL 800-273-TALK (8255)
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health provides information about mental health and mental illness, news releases, clinical trials, and more.
  TEL 866-615-6464
  WEB www.nimh.nih.gov
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides information on:
  – substance abuse problems - National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
  TEL/TTY 800-729-6686 En Español 877-767-8432
  WEB www.ncadi.samhsa.gov
  – mental health problems - National Mental Health Information Center
  TEL 800-789-2647 TTY 800-433-5959
  WEB www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov

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