Novels are explored for their insights about adolescent identity development, especially those of Robert Cormier. (
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/ALAN/fall94/Stringer.html
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Provides links to many ethnic American identities including, African, Arab, Native American and Latino American. (
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~YP/ethnic.html
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Article from Adolescence (Journal of psychopathology and social sciences is published twice yearly and concentrates on clinical research and practice with adolescents) which discusses parent-adolescent conflict in early adolesence. (
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2248/is_153_39/ai_n6142055
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This Web site provides advice for parents of adolescents; includes a question of the week and its answer as well as many resources such as book and links to related Web sites. (
http://www.parentyouradolescent.com/Home_Page.html
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An article that gives information about how to really chat with teenagers without distancing yourself from them. The focus is on how to connect. Provides additional resources. (
http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/how-to-talk-with-your-teenagers-not-at-them/
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Profiles of the importance of peer groups in adolescence, cliques, peers and parents, peer pressure, peer statuses, and dating are presented. (
http://www.focusas.com/PeerInfluence.html
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Teen Voices Online includes a chat room where adolescent girls can write about their lives and concerns; a number of the entries involve seeking advice about romance, dating and sex. (
http://www.teenvoices.com/
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A guide for parents and teachers regarding the signs and symptoms of teen depression, as well as resources for getting help. (
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen.htm
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Extensive links to Web resources for learning more about the suicide are provided; includes connections to sites on suicide prevention, facts for families, the National Institute of Health, and many resource. (
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.suicide.html
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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention home Web site provides additional information about suicide, suicide prevention, and links to resources. Also provides information about grants available to those who are interested in conducting research dedicated to suicide prevention. (
http://www.afsp.org
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