Palo Alto Medical Foundation Teen Health -- We're Talking
The PAMF Adolescent Interest Group (AIG) created the "We're Talking Teen Health" Web site as a resource for Bay Area teens. Doctors, psychologists, educators and nutritionists, and local teens and preteens all contribute their expertise.
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About Us: The Palo Alto Medical Foundation Adolescent Interest Group created the "We're Talking Teen Health" Web site as a resource for Bay Area teens. Our goal was to create a resource teens can use to learn more about issues relating to their physical and emotional health. Along with doctors, psychologists, educators and nutritionists, we count local teens and preteens among our writers.

The teens in our group remind us that there is a broad spectrum of teen behavior — from "abstainers" to "heavy risk takers." All have something to say, so we include all points of view. "We're Talking Teen Health" contains vocabulary that teens can understand and relate to, including current slang.  Come visit us and let us know what you think.

Ask the Expert: View our Most Recent Questions and Answers, or click on a specific topic below to see a list of teens' questions that have been answered by Palo Alto Medical Foundation health care providers.

Emotions and Life: As a teenager, you may be dealing with lots of emotional highs and lows. One minute you might feel great, and the next you feel sad and tearful. This kind of shift in your moods is okay!

General Health: In this section, you’ll find information about dealing with some of the changes associated with puberty, including skin problems, nutrition, fitness and disease.

Tobacco, Drugs & Alcohol: In this section you’ll learn about tobacco, drugs and alcohol and how they affect the body and mind.

Sexual Health and Experience: Sexuality is an important aspect of life, and adolescence is a critical period in the development of sexual values, attitudes and behavior. The advent of puberty, the power of peer-group expectations, and the communication of mixed messages about sex make dealing with sexuality a difficult but exciting challenge for adolescents.

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Palo Alto Medical Foundation Teen Health -- We're Talking Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all we can be grateful for, and a time to eat! Fall feasts such as this have been celebrated throughout history. Read about a few other fall-fests: http://www.pamf.org/preteen/share/celebrations/thanksgiving.html

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Palo Alto Medical Foundation Teen Health -- We're Talking Next time your stomach starts churning and lurching, think back to what you've eaten that day. While viruses can upset your stomach, your gastrointestinal distress is more likely caused by food poisoning. Read more:
http://www.pamf.org/teen/trueorfalse/flu-foodpoisoning.html

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According to Dr. Dean Edell, there is no such thing as the stomach flu. It's possible that a stomach upset may be due to a virus, but most are bacterial, usually from something eaten. Food-borne illnesses ...
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation Teen Health -- We're Talking Thanksgiving is coming up, and the Christmas decorations are everywhere. These are two of the many celebrations happening in the fall and winter. Read about more:
http://www.pamf.org/preteen/share/celebrations/

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There are many reasons to celebrate and lots of different kinds of celebrations. Sometimes people plan a celebration for a friend's birthday, while other times families get together for a religious holiday ...
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation Teen Health -- We're Talking Today is the "Great American Smokeout." This is your day to quit! For advice, support, and options, go to The American Cancer Society's "Guide to Quitting Smoking" http://ow.ly/CurD

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Palo Alto Medical Foundation Teen Health -- We're Talking You can't get acne from chocolate or greasy foods. How do you get acne and how can you treat it? http://www.pamf.org/teen/health/skin/acne-howtotreat.html

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Palo Alto Medical Foundation Teen Health -- We're Talking Silicon Valley families operate at break-neck speed, and teen substance abuse is one symptom. PAMF Health Education Manager Becky Beacom participated in the community forum "Breaking the Stigma: Adolescent Substance Abuse." Read more: http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=14540

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Palo Alto Medical Foundation Teen Health -- We're Talking Make your own truffles. It's much easier than you'd think: /preteen/share/recipes/truffles.html

November 13 at 12:06pm
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation Teen Health -- We're Talking What is the swine flu, and is it worse than the seasonal flu? Find out for yourself: http://www.pamf.org/preteen/doctor/archive/h1n1.html

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Palo Alto Medical Foundation Teen Health -- We're Talking Abstinence, birth control pills, condoms, cervical caps -- we've rated 18 forms of contraception. Take a look and see how yours ranks: http://www.pamf.org/teen/sex/birthcontrol/

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Effective contraception use generally requires planning and preparation prior to having sexual intercourse.Condoms require the least amount of advance planning and are used more than any other method of contraception at first sexual intercourse. ...
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation Teen Health -- We're Talking Substance abuse is rarely about the substance itself. Depression, peer pressure, thrill-seeking can all compel teens to try drugs and alcohol. PAMF Manager of Health Education Becky Beacom joins a community forum on teenage substance abuse on Thursday, Nov. 12, at Palo Alto High School: http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=14480

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Palo Alto Medical Foundation Teen Health -- We're Talking When it comes to depression, misinformation & misconceptions abound. In this lecture, "Depression: It's Not All in Your Head," PAMF psychiatrist Shahna Rogosin expounds on depression and available treatment options -- both medical and non-medical: http://www.pamf.org/classes/lectures/fremont.cfm

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If you are interested in any lecture at the Fremont Center, please call our dedicated line at 510-498-2891 to register or use the form below.
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation Teen Health -- We're Talking November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Get control of your diabetes and your health: http://www.pamf.org/diabetes/

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Palo Alto Medical Foundation Teen Health -- We're Talking Your relationship with your therapist is highly personal. Do your research, and find someone you "click" with. Other tips on finding a therapist: http://www.pamf.org/parents/emotions/findtherapist.html

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The first thing you want to do is do your homework. Finding a therapist that is right for your teen takes time and effort! When you call a potential therapist, make sure you ask the research questions below to help increase the chances of a good fit!Things to Consider During Your Research:
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation Teen Health -- We're Talking Did you know most women are wearing the wrong bra size? Find out the basics of bra fitting: http://www.pamf.org/teen/byteens/bras.html

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Like cutting your hair or wearing pants, wearing a bra is a cultural thing. In some places in the world, wearing a bra seems unnecessary or even incorrect. In the US, wearing a bra is something that most females do. ...