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Adolescence is a time of emotional and physical change and growth when youth begin to make health choices for themselves. This section includes research-based information on healthy human sexuality, grief and loss, pregnancy prevention, stress, depression, alcohol use, physical activity and sports.
Physical activity as a context for youth development
Nicole LaVoi, Diane Wiese-Bjornstal, Maureen Weiss
90-minute video presentation panel of researchers from Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sports discuss how physical activity is a primary context for youth development. 2008
Helping friends in trouble: Stress, depression, and suicide (Teens in Distress)
An explanation of stress and depression for teenagers. This article asks youth to think about the way stress affects them, as well as how it affects the people they care about. 2005
Self-protection: Alcohol decisions
Sharon K.B. Wright
Adolescent alcohol use and abuse is a serious issue in Minnesota. Educating very young children about the affects of alcohol helps them develop the skills they'll need for self-protection. 2005
