Resources

Personal Issues

This site contains basic information about this organization which assists adults and teens with alcohol related concerns. It includes 20 questions designed to help you decide whether or not you need Al-Anon, 20 questions designed to help teenagers decide whether or not Alateen is for them.

Well known twelve step program for treatment of alcoholism.

The National Institute of Mental Health gives a sketch of each known anxiety disorder
and has a keyword search to help identify symptoms.

Frank factual discussion by a physician about various addition problems -
smoking, drinking, and getting high. FAQ section addresses many common concerns.

Black Board On-Line
Informative site on a variety of issues of interest to gay and lesbian students.

Although this site is designed for college students, it deals with many issues that also affect high school students such as test anxiety, stress, loneliness, and shyness.

Eating Disorders
Research conducted and supported by the National Institute of Mental Health on causes
and treatment of a variety of eating disorders.

Collection of informative articles collected by various non profit organizations.

Deals with issues that can trouble high school students such as friends.
stress, coming out, anger, acne, staying safe, test anxiety, study skills, etc.

This site attempts to improve understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness.
It describes the 532 most common mental disorders, 67 most commonly prescribed psychiatric drugs, and offers online diagnosis.


Link to a number of personality inventories, character sorters, etc.
My Sister's Place
Information and resources on domestic violence and date abuse compiled by a women's shelter.

Database published by !OutProud!, The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth. With a database of over 4,000 entries it includes information on community centers, support organizations, Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians And Gays chapters, etc.

Resource for self discovery and personal development. Here you will find everything from a variety of personality tests to a comprehensive database of personal development related resources.

FAQ on suicide, symptoms of depression and suicidal danger signs,
most common misconceptions about suicide, what students should do if a friend has depression,
what hospitalization does for depressives and a recommended reading list.

An excellent site with lots of info on all sorts of teen issues plus connections
to additional sites. Topics include dealing with alcohol issues,
transitions to college, bullying, date rape and abuse issues to name a few.

Explains the difference between normal emotional lows and this serious disease.
Includes a simple online assessment to see if you are depressed.

The Web of Addictions is dedicated to providing accurate information
about alcohol and other drug addictions.
It has links to treatment organizations and organizations promoting prevention of substance abuse.

Links for young people on many common issues and concerns of a personal nature.
 
Paige Swanson
Counselor
Oakland Middle School
swansonp@rcschools.net
Tabbetha Martin
Counselor
Oakland Middle School
martintab@rcschools.net



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