Teen Health Information

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We’re the experts in medical care. You’re the expert in “you.” Together, we can work to keep you healthy.

This section of our website is for you -- all the info you need to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit. Wondering about how to deal with acne, find a healthy weight, deal with stress, or get help with quitting smoking? Click away -- it's all right here.

Did you know that all teens need a regular "well check", or check up, every 1-2 years? Whether you’re seen at the Kaiser Permanente teen clinic, pediatric department, dermatology, or internal medicine, we have doctors, nurses, and health educators who specialize in teens and will help you get the care you need. Kaiser Permanente is here to help you Thrive.

A Teen's Guide to Kaiser Permanente
Tips for Parents of Teenagers

View teen health information in Spanish here: Adolescencia: De 13 a 18 Años

Health Topics
Behavior & Emotions
In this section you can find information about common mental health topics, including depression, stress, anxiety, sleep disorders and suicide.

Care for Minor Injuries
Learn about resources available to you if you get injured and ways to care for yourself.

General Health
Check out information on common health topics, including allergies, asthma, common illnesses, dental care, immunizations, infections, and skin conditions.

Nutrition, Physical Activity and Weight
Learn how to achieve and maintain a healthy weight through a well balanced diet, exercise plan, and positive body image.

Managing Your Headaches
Learn about types of headaches and how to cope with them through our online program.

Sexual Health and Sexuality
In this section you will learn about safe sex practice and birth control methods, pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease prevention, and sexual orientation.

Smoking, Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Click this section to learn the tobacco, alcohol, and drug facts regarding their addictive properties, side effects, long-term health effects, and tips for quitting.

Violence & Safety
This section provides information on how to protect yourself against violence and from being threatened or forced to do something you do not want to do.

Young Adult Health
If you're 18-25, this page is just for you with tips and resources on staying health, chronic conditions, sexual health, injury prevention, and more.

Parents of Teens
The resources in this section are designed to provide important information for parents regarding their teenager’s health.

Answers and Advice on Teen Health: Online Resources
The online links in this section provide additional teen-specific information, covering many of the topics listed above and more information for teens.

Disclaimer
If you think you have a MEDICAL OR PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY or go to the nearest hospital. DO NOT attempt to access emergency care through this web site. An emergency medical condition is a medical or psychiatric condition that manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that you could reasonably expect the absence of immediate medical attention to result in any of the following: serious jeopardy to your health, serious impairment to your bodily functions, or serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part. An emergency medical condition is also "active labor," which means a labor when there is inadequate time for safe transfer to a Plan hospital (or designated hospital) before delivery or if a transfer poses a threat to the health of the member or unborn child.

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