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AlterHeroes
Alterheroes is a site that looks at some of issues for youth who
may be questioning their sexual identity. The site has lots of great
information for youth, including personal stories and peer support
networks.
Youth Voices
Youth Voices is the Youth Engagement Unit of the Centre for Health Promotion, University of Toronto. Youth Voices seeks to promote Youth Engagement, Expression, Empowerment and Exchange through youth-driven media and participatory research.
Face
the Issue
A site for youth that features interesting animations narrated
by celebrities dealing with topics such as substance abuse, eating
disorders, depression and self-esteem.
Psychosis
Sucks
This youth-friendly, Canadian (British Columbia), site has great information about psychosis and
associated problems. Lots of downloads and links for more information.
Sheffield
Early Intervention Service
Although this site is graphically not very interesting, it does
have some great youth-friendly information on first episode psychosis
– what it is, dealing with symptoms, getting help, medication,
etc.
Schizophrenia Society of Ontario -- Youth
Speaking out to raise awareness and change attitudes about schizophrenia
Information: The information toolkit for young people.
Information about various mental health issues including,
depression, stress, self harm and suicide.
Reach
Out!
This Australian Youth Suicide Prevention Web Site offers a wide
range of youth-culture media and spaces supported by people who
care.
Centre for Suicide prevention
– Crisis lines and centres across
Canada
A list of Crisis Centres across Canada, listed by province.
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