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General

Lifebytes
www.lifebytes.gov.uk
UK government health website aimed at 11–14 year olds. Covers a range of issues from alcohol and drugs to sun safety.

MIND
www.mind.org.uk
Raises awareness of mental health and campaigns for the rights of people experiencing mental distress and anxiety.

SANE
www.sane.org.uk
Information, advice and support for those affected by mental health problems, their friends and relatives. (Site is under construction.)

Teenage Health Freak
www.teenagehealthfreak.org/
Aimed at young people. Visit 'Dr Ann's Virtual Surgery' for tips and advice on a wide range of issues.

Trashed
www.trashed.co.uk
Excellent website from the Health Education Authority. Straight information and facts on street drugs, what they are made from, the effects they can have and the risks involved in taking them, all done in a straightforward, non-preachy manner.

Trust for the Study of Adolescence
www.tsa.uk.com
Carries out research and training in the field of adolescence. Provides publications for teenagers and parents.

Young Minds
www.youngminds.org.uk
A comprehensive site devoted to children and young people’s mental health problems.

Youth 2 Youth
www.youth2youth.co.uk/
Telephone and e-mail helpline run by young people for young people.

Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/nhsdoheso/print.asp?sTopic=Agoraphobia
Part of the NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia, which looks at Agoraphobia, its symptoms and treatments.

First Steps to Freedom
www.firststeps.demon.co.uk
Offers help to those who suffer from phobias including agoraphobia, panic attacks, general anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders and tranquilliser withdrawal.

Alcohol

Alcoholics Anonymous
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Offers help to alcoholics of all ages. Includes a section aimed at young people: 'How to tell when drinking is becoming a problem.'

Al-Anon Family Groups UK and Eire
www.hexnet.co.uk/alanon
Aims to provide understanding, strength and hope to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking.

Alateen
www.hexnet.co.uk/alanon/alateen.html
Offers support to young people aged 12-20 who have friends or family members with drinking problems.

Think about drink
www.wrecked.co.uk
Aimed at young people: a 'Fact or Fiction?' quiz, general information on alcohol and an opportunity to send in and read embarrassing drinking tales.

Amphetamines

Trashed
http://www.trashed.co.uk
Excellent website from the Health Education Authority. Straight information and facts on street drugs, what they are made from, the effects they can have and the risks involved in taking them, all done in a straightforward, non-preachy manner.

Anorexia nervosa

Eating Disorders Association
www.edauk.com
Provides support and information for people with eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia, and their friends and families.

Antidepressants

Depression and Antidepressants
http://antidepressants.co.uk
Links to websites on antidepressants and depression.

Antipsychotic drugs

Antipsychotic Drug Table
www.psyweb.com/Drughtm/phender.html
Definitions, effects and side-effects of antipsychotic drugs.

Anxiety

For anxiety, panic attacks, phobias and obsessions:

Anxiety Disorder Education Program
www.nimh.nih.gov/anxiety
Has information about anxiety disorders and treatments, plus links and contacts. Part of US National Institutes of Health website.

First Steps to Freedom
www.firststeps.demon.co.uk
Offers online support via e-groups to anyone suffering from an anxiety disorder.

MIND
www.mind.org.uk
Raises awareness of mental health and campaigns for the rights of people experiencing mental distress and anxiety.

No Panic
www.nopanic.org.uk
Support and recovery groups for those with anxiety problems including phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Obsessive Action
www.obsessive-action.demon.co.uk
Advice and information for those with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

ADDNet UK
www.web-tv.co.uk
Comprehensive website with details of local specialist centres, support groups, news and events, links to other sites, a chat room, online conferences and ‘Zoom’, a young person's page with news, advice and contacts.

ADD/ADHD: Vision & Learning
www.add-adhd.org
US site with detailed information about ADHD for parents and sufferers.

Contact-a-Family
www.cafamily.org.uk
Provides help for families who care for children and young people with any
disability or special needs.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepine Information
www.a1b2c3.com/drugs/benz01.htm
Everything you need to know about the benzodiazepine group of drugs. Links for further information.

Bereavement

Cruse Bereavement Care
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/
Provides advice and support for bereaved people of any age. Has a network of local branches and publications.

Compassionate Friends
www.tcf.org.uk
Organisation for bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children. Support, advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping the family.

Bulimia nervosa

Eating Disorders Association
www.edauk.com
Provides support and information for people with eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia and their friends and family.

Bullying

Anti-Bullying Network
www.antibullying.net
Network for teachers, parents and young people to share ideas about how bullying should be tackled.

Bully Online
www.successunlimited.co.uk
Website of the UK National Workplace Bullying Advice Line. Offers resources on bullying and related issues. Also contains pages on workplace violence, domestic abuse, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide, child bullying, bullying in schools and stalking.

ChildLine
www.childline.org.uk
This website has useful factsheets through which you can learn more about all sorts of issues, from bullying to exam stress.

Kidscape
www.kidscape.org.uk
Advises on issues involving children’s safety, such as child abuse and bullying.

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