Teen Health and Wellness Available

New for 2007 is Teen Health and Wellness: Real life, Real Answers, It is a comprehensive database that allows teens (and those who care about teens) to research health-related issues important to their well-being, It is both a research/ report tool and a self-help resource. Henry County library patrons may now access this database through the library web page.

The homepage includes several high-interest, topical features that are updated on an ongoing basis.

• In the News - This section highlights current events, news and research in health and wellness.
• Ask Dr. Jan - This section features questions and answers provided by a licensed psychologist. Cast Your Vote - This feature allows you to share your opinion on a topic.
• Did you Know? - This section highlights interesting, little-known fads and statistics about an issue. You can also click to read an article about the topic.
• Last but not least is the section labeled Personal Story - these first-person accounts from teens who share their experiences dealing with health and wellness-retated issues.

The database also features an easy to use Search and Browse, section. You can search for an article, browse by subject or even use the A-Z topic search. After you locate your article it can be easily printed or emailed to your address.

Another handy feature is the Cite This Article button, which will display the article citation in MLA (Modern Language Association) format. Come see what's new for you at the Library.

Teen Health and Wellness: Real life, Real Answers

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