Health Links
State, National and Global Infectious Disease Information
LA County Department of Health Services
California Department of Health
College Health
Active Minds
Active Minds is the nation's only peer-to-peer organization dedicated to raising awareness about mental health among college students. The organization serves as the young adult voice in mental health advocacy on over one hundred college campuses nationwide.
Ulifeline.org
ULifeline is an anonymous, confidential, online resource center, where college students can be comfortable searching for the information they need and want regarding mental health and suicide prevention.
Travelers' Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's online resourrce for everything having to do with travelers' health.
Go Ask Alice
Health care experts from Columbia University provide answers to health questions submitted about sex, relationships and other health topics. This is a PASS favorite!
Dr. Drew
MTV's Loveline doc tells it like it is about sex and relationships.
Project S.A.F.E.
Project SAFE provides resources, advocacy and educational programming related to issues of sexual assault.
We Connect Now
We Connect is dedicated to uniting people interested in rights and issues affecting people with disabilities, with particular emphasis on college students and access to higher education and employment issues.
12 Step Recovery
Eating Disorders
The Bella Vita
Information, counseling, workshops and presentations on eating disorders and disordered eating.
Something-Fishy
This site is a good resource for information about all types of eating disorders.
General Health
American Lung Association
The mission of the American Lung Association® is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.
American Heart Association
To build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do.
Mayo Clinic Health
Extensive library with articles pertaining to most important health issues.
Natural Medicine Comprehensive Database
You can use this site to obtain reliable information on herbal remedies, dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, and other natural products. Many of these products contain several ingredients.
National Headache Foundation
This website contains helpful information and tools in order to enhance the healthcare of headache sufferers.
Skin Check
This site describes in detail and with pictures how to determine if a mole is something to worry about. Melanoma is a very aggressive type of skin cancer that has been increasing in the college aged population. Learn how to recognize it and prevent it!
HIV AIDS
HIV AIDS Southern California Resources (pdf.)
AIDS Information
Informational website on a variety of HIV related topics geared toward the general public. Covering everything from HIV meds to openly enrolling clinical trials, this website is maintained by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Women's Health
Health Information
This site will give you information on various topics including: birth control, emergency contraception, adoption, sexual health.
The Pill
This site will answer your questions about The Pill.
Men's Health
Prostate & Men's Health Concerns
This site covers more than just prostate health. Other topics covered include: Fitness; Healthy Living; and Nutrition.
Substance Abuse Issues
Alcohol and Drugs
Information on alcohol and drugs in college life, including the signs of drug/alcohol abuse, a self-evaluation test, advice on how to get help and additional resources.
Emotional Issues
Stress
What is stress? This page discusses the physical, emotional and behavioral symptoms of stress and provides tips on coping with stress. There is also a self-evaluation stress test and additional resources.
Depression
The signs of depression, both physical, emotional and behavioral. Advice on coping with depression, self-evaluation test and additional resources.
Social Connections
Feeling connected? Making friends? This page discusses issues of self-esteem, the signs of a problem ( physical, emotional and behavioral) and ways to cope with feeling unconnected. There is also a self-evaluation test and a list of additional resources.
Anxiety
What is anxiety? This page discusses the signs of anxiety (physical, emotional and behavioral), tips on coping with anxiety, a self-evaluation test and additional resources.
