Adults
Obesity
Get the Facts
Understanding Adult Obesity (Weight-Control Information Network)
Understand the problems with being overweight and the need for balancing energy. Get tips, advice and further resources.
What are Overweight and Obesity (National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute)
Find information about body weight and the risk factors involved with being overweight.
Do You Know the Health Risks of Being Overweight? (Weight-Control Information Network)
Understand the health risks associated with being overweight.
Watch Your Weight! (Healthy Roads Media)
Video featuring simple advice on weight loss and controlling your weight.
Active at Any Size (Weight-Control Information Network)
Great tips on becoming physically active. Discover just some of the benefits exercise brings you.
Exercising for a Healthy Life X-Plain Tutorial (Medline Plus)
Check out this video tutorial for a summary of the benefits of exercise.
HIV & AIDS
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HIV and AIDS: Are You at Risk? (CDC)
Get answers and information about HIV and AIDS. Know how to protect yourself, how to find out if you're infected and what you can do if you are infected.
HIV and AIDS: For Patients and the Public (United States Department of Veterans Affairs)
Are you receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS? Find out about other therapies that might be used in addition to your medical treatment.
African Americans & HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS and African Americans (CDC)
Learn about how HIV and AIDS impact African Americans as compared to other ethnic groups
African Americans - Answers About HIV Vaccine Research (bethegeneration.org)
Learn about research for an HIV/AIDS vaccine, its importance and how you can get involved.
Resources for Living with HIV
How Do I Start? (The AIDS InfoNet)
Educate yourself on what to do if you are HIV positive.
List of HIV-Related Resources for Maryland residents (Project Inform)
Check this listing for HIV/AIDS related resources in Maryland.
Choosing an HIV Care Provider (The AIDS InfoNet)
Know what's important in choosing an HIV/AIDS care provider for yourself.
The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (HRSA)
Learn about a federal program that provides HIV-related health services for those who do not have adequate financial resources.
Breast Cancer
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A Detailed Guide to Breast Cancer (American Cancer Society)
Learn about breast cancer in terms kids and teens can understand.
Breast Cancer in Men (Susan G. Komen for the Cure)
Men can also get breast cancer. Read this overview of breast cancer in men from the Susan K. Komen foundation.
Types of Breast Cancer (Mayo Clinic)
An overview of the different types of breast cancer.
The Five Steps of a Breast Self-Exam (breastcancer.org)
A step-by-step guide for giving yourself a breast exam. Understand what to look for.
Get a Mammogram: Do It for Yourself, Do It for Your Family (National Cancer Institute)
Know if you need to get a mammogram. Find out what to expect during a mammogram and how to get one.
Tips for Coping with Breast Cancer (American Cancer Society)
Learn tips, given by a breast cancer survivor, for coping with breast cancer.
Men's Guide: When the Woman You Love Has Breast Cancer (Breast Cancer Network of Strength)
Download this complete overview of breast cancer, aimed at men, to better support the woman you love if she has breast cancer. Educate yourself on everything from the initial visit to the doctor, to communicating with her during the process, to understanding how she might be feeling throughout.
Videos & Tutorials
Breast Cancer X-Plain Tutorial (Medline Plus)
Get a complete overview of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer from this video tutorial. Learn how to perform a self-check.
Stress & Depression
Get the Facts
Depression in Men (NIMH)
Know the symptoms of depression in men and what treatments are available. Find additional resources for information and help.
Video Clips & Tutorials
Depression X-Plain Tutorial (Medline Plus)
Video tutorial on the symptoms, causes and treatments of Depression
Mental Health (Healthy Roads Media)
Watch this video for an overview of mental health.
Stories of Depression - The Basics (Healthy Roads Media)
Check out a couple of stories about people with depression. Learn from this video what the signs of depression are and what to do if you think you are depressed.
Stories of Depression - Getting Help (Healthy Roads Media)
Get information about various treatments and therapies for depression, and how to help someone whom you think might have depression. Also refer to this video for a list of resources.
Post Partum Depression (Healthy Roads Media)
Understand what post partum depression is. Watch this short video for an explanation of how post partum depression can affect mothers who have recently given birth.
Suicide (Healthy Roads Media)
Know how to recognize and handle the threat of suicide by watching this video.
Violence
Traumatic Responses to Experiencing or Witnessing Violence
Coping With Traumatic Events (CDC)
Listen to this podcast to find out about the different ways we might experience stress in reaction to tragedy.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Healthy Roads Media)
Find out if you might have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and how to get help if you do.
Domestic Violence
Are You Being Abused? (ACOG)
Protect yourself. If you think you might be in an abusive relationship, take this questionnaire. Emergency phone numbers are listed.
Domestic Violence Against Women: Recognize Patterns, Seek Help (Mayo Clinic)
Recognize the signs of domestic violence against women. Are you a woman and do you think you’re being abused? See this page for advice on creating a plan and protecting yourself. Find out where to get help.
Domestic Violence Against Men: Know the Signs, Seek Help (Mayo Clinic)
Get smart about domestic violence against men. Are you a man and do you think you’re at risk? Find out what the signs of abuse are, how to protect yourself and where to turn.
New Numbers for Domestic Violence Victims (Social Security Online)
Understand how changing your identity might protect you from domestic violence and abuse. Get advice and learn what you’ll need to do to make that change.
Domestic Violence (Medline Plus)
Refer to this guide for information and resources on domestic violence.
Sexual Assault (womenshealth.gov)
Find a definition of what sexual assault is and advice on protecting yourself. Learn what to do if you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted. Keep and share the contact information for helpful resources.