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This month's nomination is Getting Online Advice by Adam Marshall

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  Suicide   Author   Date Added / Modified
A Collection Of Poems Dealing With The Thought Of Suicide. Cindy C. October 25, 2003
Are You Suicidal? Sweethelp April 24, 2004
"Death, Surely Is No Option" An Inspirational Story Travis Fuchs September 27, 2003
December Seventeen, Nineteen Ninety Nine - A Tragic, Yet Common Story. Deepti Kumar June 19, 2004
Do You Really Have No Reason To Live? paulmccartney March 1, 2005
Exercise Is Linked To Mental Health For Teens. Adam Marshall August 3, 2004
Hope. Mai Jamal April 13, 2004
People Care! Sarah & Sam D. February 6, 2004
Sightless: A Tribute to Carol Layman BittersweetSurrender December 2, 2005
Suicide Information & Statistics. Emily & Kiyotie February 13, 2004
Suicide - It Is Not The Answer! Cindy C. October 25, 2003
The God File. Erin McCune May 8, 2005
"Wanting to End Life?" - A Suicidal's Call For Help Tiffini Johnson September 25, 2003
  Depression   Author   Date Added / Modified
How Feeding the Squirrels Has Helped My Depression. Amy Derby February 11, 2007
How To Cope With Depression Without Professional Help. John Culbertson September 27, 2003
Depression - Types, Symptoms, Treatment & Coping. HEAVEN, SexyMandy, Jagermeister January 12, 2006
What can I do about my depression? Dolly March 21, 2007
What Is Depression? Who Gets Depressed? What Can You Do? Adam Marshall September 26, 2003
What Is Depression & What Are It's Symptoms? Tiffini Johnson September 24, 2003
  Sex, Sexuality & Pregnancy   Author   Date Added / Modified
"A Beautiful Experience" - A Birthing Story. sweetcakes June 4, 2007
"An Unbelievable Night" - A Birthing Story. Beautiful June 4, 2007
Are You Pregnant? Now What? Ben Loeb September 26, 2003
Are You Ready? Rob December 13, 2004
Birth Control: More & Safer Choices. Adam Marshall June 2, 2007
Coming Out Is A Journey. A Small Q & A. kneesofmybees November 16, 2007
Common Birth Control Myths. xolilsk8rchicaxo June 5, 2007
Condoms & Contraception: A Comparative Guide. Adam Marshall June 2, 2007
Condoms & Contraception: Best Condoms, Condom Reviews, Condom Effectiveness. Skye June 2, 2007
Condoms & Other Contraception Methods. Helen Watters November 8, 2007
Do Not Be Afraid To Be Yourself. ~*~AiM_uSeR~*~ November 16, 2007
Facts About Sex. xolilsk8rchicaxo December 10, 2004
Getting STD's Is Much Easier Than You Think Abbi April 24, 2004
HIV/AIDS. CrazyBird April 24, 2004
Homosexuality - A Positive Note. ~*~AiM_uSeR~*~ November 16, 2007
"I'm Pregnant" Breaking the News to Your Parents: Help for Pregnant Teens. Kristine Mason January 3, 2007
In the Grip of Gay Panic. What is This World Coming To? Jaegermeister November 16, 2007
Information On Unexpected Pregnancies Tiffini Johnson September 24, 2003
Kegel Exercises - What They Are & How To Do Them. SessyJess December 10, 2004
Masturbation - It's Normal To Masturbate. Adam Marshall September 25, 2003
Masturbation - Sex For One. Adam Marshall September 25, 2003
My Experience with a C-Section. Saren November 6, 2007
Myths People Use To Get Sex & Information On Contraception (Protection). Adam Marshall September 25, 2003
Pediatricians: When & How To Find One. LostMySanity November 9, 2007
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Matdredalia May 8, 2005
Pregnancy Testing Information. Adam Marshall June 6, 2007
Seven Things I Wish Pro-Gay People Would Admit. WhOaMi December 13, 2007
"Sex & Teens" - How Do You Imagine Your First Time? Ashley Wardell September 27, 2003
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Adam Marshall September 25, 2003
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) & Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). She December 10, 2004
Signs Of Pregnancy. Adam Marshall June 6, 2007
Signs Of Pregnancy Part 2. Kelvin November 7, 2007
Tampon Trouble? Get To Know Your Tampons. Sky April 10, 2005
Teen Moms. Charis Mercer September 15, 2006
Teen Pregnancy Help And Options. Kristina June 6, 2007
The Differences Between Love & Sex. Dolly December 18, 2006
The Hymen. Cindy C. December 9, 2004
The Phycological Stages in Your Journey to Coming to Terms With Your Sexuality. ~*~AiM_uSeR~*~ November 16, 2007
The Ultimate Oral Sex Guide - Blowjobs/Giving Head/Fellatio/Hand Jobs. Various People April 24, 2004
The Ultimate Oral Sex Guide - Eating Out/Cunnilingus/Fingering. Various People April 24, 2004
Things To Consider When Thinking About Having Sex. Dave875d December 12, 2004
Toxic Shock Syndrome & Tampons. girl_about_town April 10, 2005
Virginity: Are You Ready To Lose It? Hannah Curley March 28, 2005
"Waiting for Sex" - What Does Sex Mean To You? Laura Jean September 27, 2003
"Well Worth It" - A Birthing Story. LostMySanity June 4, 2007
What are Obstetric Ultrasound Scans? LostMySanity November 15, 2007
What Will Others Think? Does it Matter? Halo_n_Horns November 15, 2007
What You Need To Know Before Your First Time Having Sex. Adam Marshall September 25, 2003
When You Meet A Homosexual: 10 Tips For The Heterosexual. Lisa March 25, 2005
  Self Harm   Author   Date Added / Modified
Cutting Tiffini Johnson September 24, 2003
If You Don't Cut. DreamPixie December 13, 2007
Self Injury - What It Is And How To Stop. PJ Ferdinandi October 13, 2003
  Rape/Abuse   Author   Date Added / Modified
Emotional Abuse - What Is It? Cindy C. October 14, 2003
Healing After Rape. Cindy C. October 14, 2003
"I Am A Survivor Of Sexual Abuse And Rape" - A Short Tale From A Life Of Hell. Sissy FX (daloverlyme) October 15, 2003
Is Society Becoming Desensitized? Erin McCune January 11, 2006
Important Information Everyone Should Know About Rape & Abuse. Cindy C. May 25, 2004
Men & Sexual Assault. Cindy C. October 14, 2003
"Riding The School Bus" - An Inspirational Story. Kay November 7, 2003
The "Date Rape" Time Lag. Cindy C. October 13, 2003
  School & After School   Author   Date Added / Modified
Can I Go For Post-Secondary Education Q&A? Tiffini Johnson September 24, 2003
Job Hunting Nicola Morrell September 27, 2003
School Violence Solved By... Guns! Danica (Fishhead) May 19, 2007
Study Habits & How To Study Tiffini Johnson September 24, 2003
  Bullies   Author   Date Added / Modified
Bullies - How To Overcome Them. James Snow March 25, 2005
Bullies Are All Around Us. This Is How You Can Deal With Some Of Them. PJ Ferdinandi October 1, 2003
Discrimination & Prejudicial Thoughts Lilly September 26, 2003
Guide To Bullies & How To Beat Them! Halo_n_Horns March 25, 2005
Prejudice, Racism & Peer Pressure. A Guide On How To Cope? Purna Bhattacharya September 25, 2003
What Is A Bully? Halo_n_Horns March 25, 2005
  Relationships   Author   Date Added / Modified
After The Breakup, Should We Remain Friends? Tiffini Johnson September 24, 2003
First Kiss & French Kissing! motoman & Crazy Bird December 9, 2004
From 100 To 0. Ashleigh Wood July 18, 2005
"My Heart is a Wheel of Swiss Cheese." - A Strive For Meaning Wayne L. Misner May 20, 2004
Online Relationships - Do They Work? Are They Worth It? Mike Lafreniere September 26, 2003
Relationships Need New Things Every Once In A While. William Peters February 13, 2004
Religion & Relationships - How Different Are We? Tiffini Johnson September 24, 2003
Ten Do's & Don'ts On A First Date. Lindsay May 19, 2007
When A Relationship Fails You Get "Broken Hearts" Tiffini Johnson September 27, 2003
  Family/Friends   Author   Date Added / Modified
A Tale Of Good Friendship - "Jake & I" Kimberly Bell September 24, 2003
Being Young & Having Your Parents Going Through A Hard Divorce. Hannah Gruen March 1, 2005
How To Cope When A Friend And Loved One Dies. Tiffini Johnson September 25, 2003
What Is Friendship & Why Do You Need It? Mike Lafreniere September 26, 2003
With All These Recalls On Pet Food, What's Healthy... What's Not? Dolly May 18, 2007
  Smoking   Author   Date Added / Modified
It Started With Only A Couple A Day. B July 2, 2005
To Smoke Or Not To Smoke? Hannah Curley March 28, 2005
What Happens To You When You Pick Up That Cigarette? Adam Marshall September 25, 2003
  Self Esteem   Author   Date Added / Modified
Are You Putting Too Many Expectations On Yourself? Tiffini Johnson September 24, 2003
Emotional Baggage Is The "Stuff" Hidden In The Closets Of Your Mind. Wayne Misner March 15, 2004
Feeling Low About Yourself? Here Is Something You Can Do! PJ Ferdinandi October 1, 2003
Happiness In A Teen. Lindsay May 18, 2007
How Am I Going To Get Over This? Hannah Curley May 8, 2005
How To Overcome All Your Problems & Pain. Jill Cabansag September 27, 2003
How To Overcome Shyness. Geoff Roberts September 27, 2003
I Get No Respect! CanadaCraig January 18, 2005
Should We Have Role Models? Tiffini Johnson September 24, 2003
Steretypes. kneesofmybees November 15, 2007
The Cracked Pot Dave_19 December 3, 2005
You are ALL judging yourself! ~ Kel November 15, 2007
  Religion/Spirituality   Author   Date Added / Modified
My Thoughts On Religion. Are You Religious? David Watters September 27, 2003
Why Are We Here? Why Do We Exist? Cindy C. October 25, 2003
  General Health   Author   Date Added / Modified
Allergy Season Blues. Sarah (InnocenceLost57) May 18, 2007
Bruising. Healthnotes May 8, 2005
Bruising Easily Or Bruises That Last A Long Time. Healthwise May 8, 2005
Do You Bruise Easily? Elwin Jamison May 8, 2005
Fighting Acne With ProActiv. JesseJStealth May 19, 2007
Of Course There Is Something Wrong With You. CanadaCraig March 16, 2005
Shaving Information - Learn How To Shave. Helen Watters December 10, 2004
The Danger Of Tanning Beds. Chris Holmes June 10, 2004
Washing Your Vulva & Vagina: Soap Isn't A Friend. Louise Laws September 7, 2004
  Disorders & Eating Disorders   Author   Date Added / Modified
Definitions & Explanations Of Some Disorders. PJ Ferdinandi October 12, 2003
Do You Have Trichotillomania? Do You Pull Out Your Own Hair? Holly Swanson September 27, 2003
"Five Pounds Less is Perfection". Danica Harrison December 9, 2004
Seventeen, With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Erin McCune August 7, 2006
"Starvation" Dieting Does It Work? Sarah Bostaph (InnocenceLost57) May 19, 2007
Starving To Death: Literally" - Information On Anorexia Nervosa Dana Romero September 27, 2003
What is Beauty? - An Anorexic's Tale. Tiffini Johnson September 25, 2003
  Drugs/Alcohol   Author   Date Added / Modified
Caffeine: Is it Worth the Craze? Sarah (InnocenceLost57) May 18, 2007
"Growing Up" - a dedication to my younger brother when he was going through a tough time with drugs. Tina Koumoudouros May 15, 2007
FAQ's About Dextromethorphan (DXM). Jessica April September 15, 2006
"How Drugs Impact Your Life" - A Short Story. Samantha February 21, 2004
"I Wish I Never Did That!" A Warning About Drinking. Samantha Eskew November 13, 2003
  Miscellaneous   Author   Date Added / Modified
Bridal Flowers Arrangements. Tim Haynes November 7, 2007
Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families 2007. LostMySanity November 7, 2007
Conflict in Cyberspace: How to Resolve Conflict Online. Lena December 20, 2005
Getting Licenses At 16 Brings Higher Risk To Drunk Driving! Lynne-Marie Di Norcio September 27, 2003
Getting Online Advice. Adam Marshall September 25, 2003
Is The Military Commissions Act Humane? Danica (Fishhead) May 19, 2007
Lying - A Story & Why It Doesn't Work. Steven Bloemeke June 6, 2006
Music, And How It Affects Life. Adam Marshall September 25, 2003
The Importance Of Compromising. Adam Marshall September 25, 2003
The Importance Of Volunteering Adam Marshall September 25, 2003
Tolerance & Acceptance - TWO different 'things'. CanadaCraig January 31, 2005
"Who Are We Talking About?" - Gossip - Why Is It Bad To Gossip? Tiffini Johnson September 25, 2003
Why Should You Be Keeping A Journal? Laura Jean March 14, 2004