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* Doctor G
Our very own Doctor G provides support and suggestions for any genuine problem you may have with health, sexual health or relationship issues. The service is supported by experts from Community and Public Health, CDHB.
* Christchurch Vegetarian Centre
Resources and information for young people. Practical advice for young people including a youth group. Health information, where to shop and plenty of recipes.
* Community and Public Health
Lots of teen advice and free pamphlets you can download
* Cool Nurse
Great site covering all teen topics - from testicular self care to sunny skin care
* Dr Paul
Great advice on body piercings.
* EDEN - Eating disorder Education Network
Eden provides information, support and referral for people with eating issues, their friends and families. Auckland based.
* Endometriosis NZ
Stacks of useful and practical information about endometriosis. Video stories from sufferers and families and friends.
* Family Doctor: Teenagers
Covers just about everything on how to stay healthy now and in the future
* Fuelled 4 School
Fuelled 4 School is about helping students be at their best all day, every day by helping young New Zealanders to eat better and be more active.
* Go Ask Alice
Brilliant Q & A service - totally anonymous and covers just about everything
* HEAL Healthy Eating Active Living
The goal of HEAL is to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in Canterbury by achieving and maintaining healthy weight, healthy eating and active living.
* Health Information Resources
A guide to finding health information online - from Christchurch City Libraries
* Meals For You
All about diet, nutrition and health - plus some mouth-watering recipes that are actually good for you!
* Ministry of Health
Up-to-date information on NZ health in general with an interesting FAQ section
* New Zealand Aotearoa Adolescent Health and Development
Organisers of Hoodie Day. A national network organisation for people who work with young people (those aged 12 to 25) to ensure those people that work with young people, are supported, valued and connected. NZAAHD was founded in 1989 specifically to promote youth health and development.
* NZ Vegetarian Society
The facts about being a vegetarian. Includes links to other great sites (and recipes!)
* Start a fan club: give blood
Watch the videos on the TV or scroll to the left and right to find more stuff on the Flash web site about donating blood to the NZ Blood Service also check out the Blood Dude's Bebo page.
* Sun Smart in N.Z.
How to keep safe in the Antipodean sun.
* Teen Help
An awesome site that is for teens and parents of teens with over a hundred of articles covering a variety of teen issues such as: teen suicide, depression, eating disorders, online safety, teen sexuality, dating, adolescent development, school, drug and alcohol abuse, parenting tips, and many many more.
* TeenHealthFX
TeenHealthFX.com is your online resource for any and all questions regarding your health, your relationships, your body and your sexuality. While this site is informative, it's not a substitute for talking to your doctor and your parents. From Goryeb Children's Hospital.
* Teens Health
Allergies ... Stress ... Eating healthily ... problems with friends, plus much more
* Think Like a Pancreas
A Resource Guide for Teens with Type 1 Diabetes from the Goryeb Children's Hospital.
* Urge / Whakamanawa
Man, but this updated site has got it ALL - not only does it cover street life, bulletin board, creative space, fun 'n' games and careers, it also offers tons of help about drugs, alcohol, body image, stress, sex & the law etc.
* Women's Health Information Centre
Free health information packs and advice for women of all ages. Christchurch based.