Check out this GREAT resource that is available through our C.I.C. For information on how to access this website: contact Librarian, Jenn Alevy at ajennifer@aisch.org.
Essential Information
Teen Health & Wellness is your go-to source for nonjudgemental, straightforward information on diseases, drugs, alcohol, mental health, and more. Now, including developments on the Ebola outbreak, we're highlighting health issues that are on everyone's mind.
Ebola: Don't get scared. Get informed.
As the number of confirmed cases of Ebola rises, heath officials across the world prepare for the disease's spread. Our Ebola article features a detailed timeline of up-to-the-minute developments on the current outbreak.
Ebola: What You Need to Know gives you the essentials: from myths and facts, to breaking news, and more. Now, with special added access to articles from our Core Concepts: Biology database, it's a great way to get in-depth information on the science behind the disease: from the structure of a virus to how it's spread. Don't let rumors go viral - get the facts here.
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Veterans and PTSD
As Veterans Day approaches, we try to think of ways to observe this holiday in a meaningful way. View this student-created video on veterans and PTSD featured on our PTSD article page and learn more about a disorder that many of our veterans struggle to cope with.
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Rebel With a Cause: Make Your Own PSA Video!
Submit your own PSA video for a chance to win a Barnes & Noble gift card! From depression to dating to green living, spread the word about any Teen Health & Wellnesstopic you feel passionate about. You can work individually or as a team; all have an equal chance to win! Be sure to submit your video by December 1st for a chance to be one of three randomly chosen winners.
Check out the guidelines here.
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Tell Your Story
All year, teens have been contributing their amazing, poignant personal stories to Teen Health & Wellness. Sharing a challenge you've overcome is more than empowering; it's also a way to connect with others. Reach out and help someone better understand their experience through your own. It's a powerful way of saying, "You are not alone."
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New & Updated
We are committed to keeping Rosen Digital resources relevant. Here is the latest:
- Get "Appy": Teen Hotlines app now available for iPad, Android tablets, and Chromebooks
- Updated Articles: covering Bullying and Cyberbullying, Choosing a College,Being Part of a Military Family, and more
- New Videos: covering PTSD, Self-Image, Bulimia, and more
- Text-to-speech and instant translation into 80 languages, including Spanish, French, Chinese and more. See how these features work here.
- Social bookmarking allows users to share content on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, Reddit, and more with just one click
For a comprehensive look at all that's new, click here.
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