What is "Teen Gap"?
There is a "gap" in the medical care teenagers with cancer are receiving, because sometimes adolescents with cancer are cared for by physicians who usually treat adults with cancer. Teens usually have a better chance of survival if they were treated by specialists in childhood cancer. Teenagers like to think of themselves as adults, not children, but the one time they need to be treated like children is when they have cancer and are choosing a physician to treat them.Substance abuse can increase risk-taking behaviors, which can have serious consequences.
How do I nominate a teen for the YLT?
First you need to download the nomination form. If you have any trouble downloading or opening the form, please call Michael Rosst at 202.478.8507 and he will mail or fax you a copy. As the nominator, you must fill out section A and have the nominee and their parent or guardian complete sections B, C, and D. All parts of the application should be submitted together via fax, email or mail by August 3, 2007.Even though many teens try alcohol or drugs, using these substances is neither safe nor legal. Some teens experiment with drugs or alcohol only a few times, but experimentation can become substance abuse and lead to serious problems, such as poor school performance, loss of friends, problems at home, and even lasting legal consequences.If your teen is using alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, take it seriously.
I am a teen, what can I do?
The best thing to do is to talk to a teacher or your local public or school librarian. Ask them if they have anything planned for Teen Read Week and let them know you are interested in helping out. If your teacher or librarian does not have anything planned or has never heard of Teen Read Week, show them this web site and help them get started! Also, don't forget to vote for the Teens' Top Ten and for next year's Teen Read Week theme!First you need to download the nomination form. If you have any trouble downloading or opening the form, please call Michael Rosst at 202.
I'm a teen parent, how can I help?
a teen parent, you provide a uniquely powerful point of view on the subject of teen pregnancy. Sharing your story with other teens can help them appreciate the challenges of being a teen parent. You may want to contact a local or state teen pregnancy prevention organization to find out how you can become involved in your community. Visit our website for teens designed to provide information, videos, stories, personal experiences, and advice to young people.Substance abuse can increase risk-taking behaviors, which can have serious consequences.
What are the teen pregnancy rates in my state?
Our State Information section is an interactive way to find information about teen pregnancy, teen sexual behavior, and prevention programs state by state.First you need to download the nomination form. If you have any trouble downloading or opening the form, please call Michael Rosst at 202.478.8507 and he will mail or fax you a copy. As the nominator, you must fill out section A and have the nominee and their parent or guardian complete sections B, C, and D.
Who else will be in the program with my teen?
Typically, Ironwood works with troubled teens between the ages of 13 and 18 and who will most probably benefit from an extended period of treatment within the therapeutic environment of adventure-based counseling and therapy programs. Ironwood works with troubled youth who are typically disengaged from the family and are out of control. some suffer from histories of unmanageable, irresponsible behavior.
There is a "gap" in the medical care teenagers with cancer are receiving, because sometimes adolescents with cancer are cared for by physicians who usually treat adults with cancer. Teens usually have a better chance of survival if they were treated by specialists in childhood cancer. Teenagers like to think of themselves as adults, not children, but the one time they need to be treated like children is when they have cancer and are choosing a physician to treat them.Substance abuse can increase risk-taking behaviors, which can have serious consequences.
How do I nominate a teen for the YLT?
First you need to download the nomination form. If you have any trouble downloading or opening the form, please call Michael Rosst at 202.478.8507 and he will mail or fax you a copy. As the nominator, you must fill out section A and have the nominee and their parent or guardian complete sections B, C, and D. All parts of the application should be submitted together via fax, email or mail by August 3, 2007.Even though many teens try alcohol or drugs, using these substances is neither safe nor legal. Some teens experiment with drugs or alcohol only a few times, but experimentation can become substance abuse and lead to serious problems, such as poor school performance, loss of friends, problems at home, and even lasting legal consequences.If your teen is using alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, take it seriously.
I am a teen, what can I do?
The best thing to do is to talk to a teacher or your local public or school librarian. Ask them if they have anything planned for Teen Read Week and let them know you are interested in helping out. If your teacher or librarian does not have anything planned or has never heard of Teen Read Week, show them this web site and help them get started! Also, don't forget to vote for the Teens' Top Ten and for next year's Teen Read Week theme!First you need to download the nomination form. If you have any trouble downloading or opening the form, please call Michael Rosst at 202.
I'm a teen parent, how can I help?
a teen parent, you provide a uniquely powerful point of view on the subject of teen pregnancy. Sharing your story with other teens can help them appreciate the challenges of being a teen parent. You may want to contact a local or state teen pregnancy prevention organization to find out how you can become involved in your community. Visit our website for teens designed to provide information, videos, stories, personal experiences, and advice to young people.Substance abuse can increase risk-taking behaviors, which can have serious consequences.
What are the teen pregnancy rates in my state?
Our State Information section is an interactive way to find information about teen pregnancy, teen sexual behavior, and prevention programs state by state.First you need to download the nomination form. If you have any trouble downloading or opening the form, please call Michael Rosst at 202.478.8507 and he will mail or fax you a copy. As the nominator, you must fill out section A and have the nominee and their parent or guardian complete sections B, C, and D.
Who else will be in the program with my teen?
Typically, Ironwood works with troubled teens between the ages of 13 and 18 and who will most probably benefit from an extended period of treatment within the therapeutic environment of adventure-based counseling and therapy programs. Ironwood works with troubled youth who are typically disengaged from the family and are out of control. some suffer from histories of unmanageable, irresponsible behavior.
