Wellness for Students
Welcome to the student section of the Wellness Web site. Here you will find a list of books, Web sites, and school resources that are available to you. We also provide helpful tips and information to assist you in improving your social, emotional, and physical well-being. As always. we encourage you to discuss your concerns with your parents or guardians and seek professional help as needed.
Topic |
Web Site |
Details for Students |
| Health | Kids Health | KidsHealth provides separate areas for kids, teens, and parents. The site contains age-appropriate content with in-depth features, articles, animations, games, and resources. Original content was developed by experts in the health of children and teens. |
| Teens Health | TeensHealth offers honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up. The site offers the doctor-approved info you need to understand the changes that you (or your friends) may be going through. | |
| i wanna know | I Wanna Know answers questions about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases. | |
| National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center | Where do you go if you're wondering how to help a friend who is depressed? What do you do if someone you know is planning to commit a violent act? How do you start a nonviolence program in your school? What can you do to make a positive difference? | |
| Nutrition | FDA Nutrition for Kids | This nutrition & health Web site from the U. S. Federal Food and Drug Administration includes games, memory quizzes, news and links on topics ranging from braces to Mad Cow disease. |
| CDC Nutrition for Kids | Got a question about fitness, disease or peer pressure? You've come to the right place. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the principal agency in the U.S. government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans. | |
| Food Pyramid for Kids | Want to see a food pyramid for kids? Nutrition.gov is the gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers, educators and health professionals. | |
| 5 to 9 a Day | Want recipes and tips for eating more fruits and veggies? This site brings health statistics and charts to show the number of fruits and vegetables that the average child, teen, and adult eats, compared to what the ideal child, teen, and adult should eat. They also offer checklists and recipes to help parents set a healthy example. | |
| For Girls | 4 Girls | GirlsHealth.gov offers lots of cool information you can use. Maybe you want to start working out or you're stressed out about school. Topics range from body image to bullying and careers to shyness. |
| Young Women's Health | The Center for Young Women's Health brings information, clinical care, and a variety of programs and services designed to educate and empower girls and young women ages 12-22. | |
| Fitness | Verb Now | Find all sorts of places to play your favorite games and sports. While you're here, check out the cool games on this Web site. |