General Health
American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is the primary professional
association for the nation's 60,000 pediatricians. It is dedicated to the
health, safety, and well being of children of all ages.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - National Immunization Program
This site provides immunization information and resources from the National Immunization Program. You will find information on vaccine-preventable diseases, the benefits of immunization, and the risks of immunization vs. the risks of disease.
ADHD
Children & Adults with ADHD, UnderstandingADHD.com
Anxiety & OCD
Anxiety Disorders Association of America, Childhood Anxiety Network, Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
Asthma & Allergy
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
The Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is a patient organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma and allergies through education, advocacy, and research.
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network is an organization who's mission is "to raise public awareness, to provide advocacy and education, and to advance research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis".
Depression
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance,
Families for Depression Awareness, ParentsMedGuide.org, DepressedTeens.com
Eating Disorders
Center for Young Women's Health, Multiservice Eating Disorders Association
Nonverbal Learning Disorders
NLDline.com, Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association
Psychiatry
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) includes information on child and adolescent psychiatry, fact sheets for parents and caregivers, and current research.
Massachusetts General Hospital School Psychiatry Program
The School Psychiatry website features an array of information for parents, clinicians, and educators to help identify and support the needs of children and adolescents with mental health conditions.
Center for Collaborative Problem Solving
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Institute for Mental Health
Active Minds - for College Students
Campus Blues - for College Students
Safety
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) site offers safety and injury prevention tips as well as recall notices on a wide range of consumer products.
Safe Kids Campaign
The National Safe Kids Campaign is a national organization dedicated to the prevention of unintentional childhood injury.
Bright Futures
The Bright Futures site provides educational materials, tools related to health supervision, and developmental and general health guidelines for children and adolescents.
Sexuality & Health
Center for Young Women's Health, Center for Young Men's Health, The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
Substance Abuse
MA Substance Abuse Helpline or 800-327-5050
Miscellaneous
Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups, & Harmful Plastic