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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