Health & Wellness Resources

  • Below are helpful links to resources for parents, children, teens, & educators:

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    Parents

    Advocacy

    Cap4Kids - The Children's Advocacy Project of America
    Lists social service agencies for families who may need help/support. This resource includes after-school programs, mental health resources, teen resources, & other useful handouts.

    Children's Defense Fund (CDF)
    Provides a voice for the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves, particularly poor & minority children, as well as those with disabilities. CDF educates the nation about the needs of children & encourages preventive investment before they get sick or into trouble, drop out of school, or suffer family breakdown.

    Allergy & Asthma

    Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
    Dedicated site for kids, teens, & adults with valuable information from the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.

    American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
    Provides information about asthma & allergies.

    Allergy & Asthma Network (Mothers of Asthmatics)
    Helps parents & children cope with allergies & asthma.

    Attention Deficit Disorder

    National Institute of Mental Health
    Facts about the symptoms, diagnosis, & treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

    Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity-Disorder (CHADD)
    Provides education, advocacy, & support to individuals & families.

    Autism

    Autism New Jersey
    Provides information about advocacy, services, family, & professional education/consultation.

    Dental Issues

    American Dental Association
    Provides useful information about fluoride, cavities, & more.

    American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
    Provides a pediatric dentist search tool, as well as education & resources for families.

    General Health

    American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Provides information about mental health disorders & resources for children & teens.

    Centers for Disease Control
    Provides a wealth of information on many health topics.

    KidsHealth
    Information for parents, kids, & teens from Nemours Foundation.

    InsureKidsNow
    The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' national campaign to link the nation's 10 million uninsured children to free & low-cost health insurance.

    Mental Health

    A-Z Disorder Guide
    Provides information on 35 common childhood psychiatric disorders, including signs, symptoms, & treatment options.

    National Institute of Mental Health
    Offers information on anxiety disorders, depression, "the teenage brain," & much more.

    Nutrition & Fitness

    Kid-Fit
    Goryeb Children's Hospital offers a Kid-Fit program which uses physical activity, nutrition, & behavioral modifications to help overweight children & adolescents make healthier lifestyle choices. 

    Fooducate
    Dedicated to helping families make better food choices. Offers a free app to scan grocery store products & enable more healthful food choices.

    ChooseMyPlate
    Interactive tools from the U.S. Department of Agriculture help teach parents & children about nutrition & healthful food choices.

    Safety

    American Association of Poison Control Centers
    Offers information for poison safety & education.

    Safe Kids Worldwide
    Dedicated to preventing childhood injury with helpful guidelines for car seats, fire safety, poison prevention, etc. It also includes links for recalls & more.

    Safe Routes to School
    A federal, state, & local effort to enable & encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk or bike to school.

    Travel

    Centers for Disease Control
    Provides information on health-related travel topics.

    Vaccinations

    American Academy of Pediatrics
    Provides specific information about immunizations.

    Institute for Vaccine Safety
    The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health presents independent assessments of vaccines & vaccine safety.

     

    Children

    General Health

    BAM! Body and Mind
    The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention provides information & games for kids on issues related to diseases, food & nutrition, physical activity, safety, physical health, & general life issues. There is also information included for teachers on how to use BAM! topics in the classroom.

    Nutrition & Fitness

    MyPlate Kids' Place
    Helps kids ages 6-11 choose more healthful foods & reviews proper serving sizes.

    Kidnetic
    A website with healthy activities, recipes, & fun games for kids. There is also a parent page with tips on how to get the whole family involved in making more healthful food choices, managing portion sizes, & getting active together.

    The Amazing Food Detective
    An interactive game that helps students in grades K-3 understand the importance of a healthy diet & exercise.

     

    Teens

    General Health

    TeenHealthFX
    An online health resource affiliated with Morristown Medical Center that provides information for teenagers on issues related to physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, sports/nutrition, drugs & alcohol, & sexual health.

    StayTeen
    Information for, and by, teens delivered in teen-friendly messages from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen & Unplanned Pregnancy.

    TeensHealth
    Accurate information & advice for teens about various health-related issues.

    Center for Young Women's Health
    Information for teen girls & young women on a variety of health topics. It also includes information on special health education programs & conferences.

    Young Men's Health
    Information for teen boys & young men on a variety of health topics.

    Planned Parenthood
    Offers information for teens about issues related to sexual health. It also includes educational quizzes & games.

    LGBTQ Issues

    The Trevor Project
    Dedicated to ending the disproportionately high rates of suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, & questioning (LGBTQ) youth.

    Centers for Disease Control
    Offers resources for LGBTQ youth & their friends.

    Youth Resource
    A site created by, and for, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, & questioning (GLBTQ) young people.

    GSA
    A national youth leadership organization that connects school-based Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) to each other & provides community resources through peer support, leadership development, & training.

    GLSEN
    Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network
       
    PFLAG
    Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians & Gays 

    Mental Health

    Strength of Us
    The National Alliance on Mental Illness's resource center & social networking site for young adults living with mental health conditions.

    MentalHelp.net
    Promotes mental health & wellness education & advocacy.

    S.A.F.E. Alternatives
    A nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, & educational resource base that is committed to helping achieve an end to self-injurious behaviors.  

    Mental Health America
    Provides student mental health tips & information for parents & students.

     

    Educators

    Advocacy

    Cap4Kids - The Children's Advocacy Project of America
    Lists social service agencies for families who may need help/support. This resource includes after-school programs, mental health resources, teen resources, & other useful handouts.

    Children's Defense Fund (CDF)
    Provides a voice for the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves, particularly poor & minority children, as well as those with disabilities. CDF educates the nation about the needs of children & encourages preventive investment before they get sick or into trouble, drop out of school, or suffer family breakdown.

    Fitness & Nutrition

    Fuel Up to Play 60
    An in-school nutrition & physical activity program that encourages kids to consume nutrient-rich foods & achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.

    Action for Healthy Kids
    Fights childhood obesity, undernourishment, & physical inactivity by helping schools become healthier places so kids can live healthier lives.

    Healthy Schools Program
    The Alliance for a Healthier Generation's initiative to create & sustain healthy environments where students can learn better & flourish.

    Eat Smart to Play Hard
    The ESPH program aims to reduce obesity & prevent chronic disease in children, families, schools, & communities across New Mexico by making it enjoyable & fun to eat healthily & exercise. This website provides information & resources/videos for educators to encourage healthy habits among students.

    General Health

    BAM! Body and Mind
    The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention provides information & games for kids on issues related to diseases, food & nutrition, physical activity, safety, physical health, & general life issues. There is also information for teachers on how to use BAM! topics in the classroom.

    School Mental Health
    Offers school mental health resources, not only for clinicians, but also for educators, administrators, parents/caregivers, families, & students. 

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