Lifestyles Group Project Links


 
This page will not be pretty, but I hope it will help you to get a start on your research.  Caution:  because of the nature of some of the topics, you may occasionally run across graphic photographs or information.  Also be aware that some of the sites are selling things--enjoy their FREE information, but do not purchase!  I have glanced over each site, but have not always checked every link.  If you run into problems, dead links, or inappropriate content, please let me know.  Also, if you find other good links, pass them on and I will add them to those below.

I searched using Copernic Agent.  I suggest that you try Google and Ask Jeeves for more information.  Also be sure to consult people in the community.  Check the yellow pages, contact the school nurse, chat with our counsellor or social worker,

Bullying

 http://www.bullying.org/public/frameset.cfm?w=b
start here--lots of resources categorized on the menu bar--Canadian site.

http://www.lfcc.on.ca/bully.htm
detailed article outlines research in the late 1990's--Canadian

http://www.bullybeware.com/
Another Canadian site--good information here, though provided by a group with commercial interests! 

http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m0STR/2_110/65103735/p1/article.jhtml?term=
article aimed at teachers (scroll down)--quiz on page 3

http://www.bullying.co.uk/
UK site

https://members.tripod.com/lou_rich/
NZ site--parts are selling a program, but there is useful info too.

http://www.nobully.org.nz/advicek.htm
Another NZ site

http://www.successunlimited.co.uk/
Another UK site

http://www.scre.ac.uk/bully/
bullying at school (UK)

http://www.antibullying.net/youngpeople.htm
Scottish site--some useful ideas here, as well as links to resources

http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/g2602/0001/2602000112/p1/article.jhtml?term=
a quick overview of bullying and what to do about it

Drug and Alcohol Abuse

http://www.cfoc.org/3_teen/3_dangers.cfm#top
drugs and alcohol, especially how they impact on young peoples' sexual behaviour

http://www.gravityteen.com/mirror/mirror.cfm?StoryID=10&Text=Yes&start=1
WARNING:  there are graphic images on this site

http://www.bristolhospital.org/bh_hil/ALCO4138.htm
UK, but good overview

http://www.everydaywarriors.com/parents/art_underagedrinking_prevention_prevlin
parent information

http://www.adf.org.au/drughit/youth.html
Australian information

http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/pei/kids.cfm
some parent info on popular drugs

http://www.narconon-drug-rehab.com/teenage-drug-abuse.htm
info on drug abuse

http://www.cmcsb.com/articles.htm
parent info, but easy to understand

http://www.safeplaceservices.org/teentopics/drugs.shtml
good stats and links

http://www.robertperkinson.com/
advice and ideas for how friends and family can help the addicted person

Eating Disorders

http://www.medbroadcast.com/health_topics/emotional_behavioral/eating_disorders/
Canadian information--start here.

http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=337
American site, but very good links

http://www.teengrowth.com/index.cfm?action=info_article&ID_article=1365&category=health&catdesc=Health&subdesc=Nutrition
more useful information.  Very up to dated.  Do you have an eating disorder?

http://www.healthandage.com/html/well_connected/pdf/doc49.pdf
This is an excellent article--but 28 pages long!  Don't print it all!

http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/disorder.html
This has a great breakdown of the more common eating disorders, and is aimed at teenagers so it is easy to read and understand.

http://www.4woman.gov/faq/eatingdi.htm
quite comprehensive information

http://open-mind.org/News/ED/6.htm
very good site about eating disorders and teenage boys

http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/EMIHC000/20722/8641.html
This site includes an article on eating disorders in men.

http://www.menstuff.org/issues/byissue/eatingdisorders.html
still more on men's eating disorders

http://www.anred.com/males.html
more on male eating disorders

http://www.safeplaceservices.org/teentopics/eating.shtml
interesting statistics

http://www.cmcsb.com/articles.htm
some info is aimed at parents, but easy to understand.  Scroll to bottom.

http://www.btinternet.com/~Negativecharisma/bodies/crisp.pdf
Somewhat complicated, but very scientific article outlining links between teenage girls, smoking and eating disorders

http://www.btinternet.com/~Negativecharisma/bodies/crisp.pdf
a more direct link to the summary of the above article

http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/eating.htm
an older article that may still be useful

http://www.healthandage.com/html/well_connected/pdf/doc49.pdf
This is an excellent article--but 28 pages long!  Don't print it all!

http://helping.apa.org/therapy/eating.html
treatment options

http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fdeatdis.html
more on treatment--may be outdated

http://espn.go.com/oly/columns/jeff_hollobaugh/1297835.html
eating disorders and athletes

http://www.teenlineonline.org/holarchive/eating/
message board with real letters and advice

http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/adolescent/adolescentproblems/eatingdisorders.html
parent advice, along with some information links.  Possible causes?

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/thin/resources.html
You might want to look for some of the video resources at the library (Dying to be Thin--video)

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/eatingdis.htm
lots of print resources--you may want to see if some are available at the public library (go to http://splcat.publib.saskatoon.sk.ca for the online catalogue)

Environment and Health

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ehp/ehd/index.htm
Canadian site--start here

http://www.herc.org/
go here to learn about common ailments and environmental triggers (Caution:  based on personal experience and observation more than science…)

http://www.agius.com/hew/faqhew.htm
more about workplace conditions--but useful

http://www.who.int/peh/
fairly complex, but very comprehensive site from the World Health Organization

http://www.med.harvard.edu/chge/
Useful site--but you will have to search a bit for the information you need!

http://www.wri.org/wri/wri/wri/health/
good set of links to various environment and health issues

http://psr.igc.org/
explore the links for research and projects dealing with how environment affects health

http://www.inweh.unu.edu/inweh/brochure1.htm
safe water

http://www.sehn.org/index4.html
Have a look at this site.

Gambling Addiction

http://www.ncpgambling.org/resources.htm
take special note of the links to adolescent gambling

http://www.addictionrecov.org/addicgam.htm
recognizing and getting help for addiction

http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/20questions.html
how to tell if you are a gambling addict

http://d3.dir.scd.yahoo.com/health/diseases_and_conditions/gambling_addiction/
note especially the teen link

http://www.trimeridian.com/index.html
be selective--there is good information here, along with the sales pitch

http://www.robertperkinson.com/
includes advice for friends and family on how to help
Teen Pregnancy and Parenting

http://www.info.doh.gov.uk/doh/users.nsf/fs1?readForm
UK study--DO NOT print out the full 139-page report!!!!!!

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/teenagepregnancy.htm
USA information

http://www.teenpregnancy.org/Default.asp?bhcp=1
USA information

http://www.thehelpline.org/
USA information--has information on what happens after the baby arrives, aimed at both females and males

http://www.noah-health.org/english/pregnancy/teenpreg.html
looks useful and comprehensive--USA based

http://www.cfoc.org/3_teen/3_dangers.cfm#top
aimed at young people--very down-to-earth;  promotes abstinence

http://www.gravityteen.com/pregnancy/btdt/beenthere.cfm
interviews with teenage parents
WARNING:  there are very graphic photos abortion procedures

http://www.columbia.edu/cu/news/media/02/stevenSchinke/
video about how teenage pregnancy impacts on society

http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5296.html
prenatal health care
Teen Smoking

http://www.quitsmokingsupport.com/teens.htm
lots of excellent links, including some Canadian info

http://www.westnet.com/~rickd/smoke/smoke6.html
Written by young teens, for young teens

http://www.bygpub.com/parents/smoking.htm
more parent info about why teens start to smoke

http://www.cmcsb.com/articles.htm
Some info is aimed at parents, but easy to understand. Scroll down for several articles.

http://www.cap.nsw.edu.au/bb_site_intro/stage3_Modules/smoking/teenage_smoking.htm
WebQuest from Australia that includes an assignment you don't have to do, and some good links at the bottom of the page

http://www.nicotinefreekids.com/
There is some excellent info here (Tobacco Facts)--but DO NOT order any of the materials advertised!!

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/tobacco/tobacco.html
media campaigns aimed at teenagers

http://www.guardian.co.uk/smoking/Story/0,2763,443530,00.html
influence of smoking stars on tv and in movies

http://www.btinternet.com/~Negativecharisma/bodies/crisp.pdf
Somewhat complicated, but very scientific article outlining links between teenage girls, smoking and eating disorders


Teens and Racism

http://www.cyberbeach.net/~willows/cupw/local/site/racism.htm
start here!  Lots of Canadian info

http://www.magenta.nl/crosspoint/cnd.html
various Canadian sites--some may be useful

http://racerelations.about.com/msubracism.htm
many links--several look useful

http://www.hoching.com/content/september99/society/racism.htm
article on history of racism for teens

http://www.shine.com/fight.cfm
teens fighting anti-Muslim/Arab sentiment in the US after 9-11



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