
Emotional
Well-being
An
Internet
Hotlist
on Positive
Mental
Health

Created by Michelle Killian


You COULD look for books or magazines to find out about
emotional well-being, but why not use the power of the Internet instead?
Think of this Topic Hotlist as a valuable place to research, like the library,
media center, or a field trip. How you use these resources depends on you! The
links below will get you started.
Topic Hotlist
The Internet Resources
Adolescent Emotional Well-being
Problem Solving Skills
Self-image
- Body image
and self-esteem- The way a person views his or her body directly
affects self-esteem. Self-esteem is defined as an individual’s perceived
feelings of value and self-worth.
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Adolescent
Growth and Development-
This website looks at adolescent physical, cognitive, and psychosocial
development.
Activities that promote well-being in youth
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Child
Trends DataBank Web Site- This contains continuously
updated trend data with the latest national estimates for child, youth and
family indicators.
It contains reliable,
current data on child and youth well-being. The DataBank currently provides
about 70 indicators on health, social and emotional development, income and
work, education, demographics, and family and community, with new indicators
added each month.
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School Music or Other Performing Arts- Many
researchers have found a positive association between arts participation and
various academic and social outcomes such as school grades and a decrease in
negative social behaviors.
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School athletics- participating in sports is associated
with increased levels of self-esteem and motivation, overall psychological
well-being, and better body image for girls.
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Volunteering- Adolescents who are involved in community
service or volunteer in political activities are more likely to have a strong
work ethic as adults and are more likely to volunteer and vote in the future.
Youth who volunteer are less likely to become pregnant or to use drugs.
Volunteering in adolescence is also related to overall positive academic,
psychological, and occupational outcomes.
Family Well-being
- How is your family well-being?-
An extensive overview of family well-being from the University of Nebraska.
This site includes a family inventory and advice on how to improve family
relationships.
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Family Education Network-
This website offers information to parents and tips on communicating with
teens about health and safety issues, etc.