You will find that most sources of help and advice are interlinked, accessing one service will open doors to others which can help you.
General health
For an A-Z listing of teenage health conditions ranging from alcohol to zits and a 'what to do' guide see the Teenage Health Freak website.
On this site there's also a virtual surgery connection which includes topics on:
- what's legal at what age?
- emergency room
- not feeling well?
- drugs and alcohol
- weight and eating
- body changes - girl/boy
- moods.
Other health sites worth having a look at are:
- BBC health and BBC teens
- NHS direct: The NHS has a health encyclopaedia; a self-help guide and a Healthy Living section.
Useful contacts
Childline
For Young People wishing to speak about their problem; tel: 0800 1111.
Samaritans
A 24-hour confidential telephone service for anyone in despair; tel: 08457 909090.
Vois
A website where young people can have their say.