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Part of respecting yourself means figuring out what you need. That might mean getting help in a situation that's dangerous, or digging deeper for more information on a subject. This section is full of resources to help you do some major exploring or to get help.

HELPLINES
Al-Anon/Alateen
888-4AL-ANON (888-425-2666)
www.al-anon-alateen.org
Support for families and friends of alcoholics. Use the Web site to find a local chapter near you or look it up in the phone book.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
847-831-3438
www.anad.org
Helpline open Monday through Friday 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. (CST). Web site is loaded with information about eating disorders and treatment referrals for your area.

National Substance Abuse Helpline
800-DRUG-HELP (800-378-4435)
A confidential helpline for help with questions or concerns related to substance abuse.

SAFE (Self-Abuse Finally Ends)
800-DONT-CUT (800-366-8288)
Get referrals to local programs that can help girls who self-injure or cut.

ORGS + WEB SITES
About Face
www.about-face.org
Check out the Make Changes section for advice on how to improve your body image and speaking up to companies that promote dangerous body ideals.

The Body Positive
510-548-0101
www.thebodypositive.org
Teaches girls how to develop a better body image and healthy relationships with food.

Club Drugs
www.clubdrugs.org
Learn about the latest club drugs and the negative effects they can have on your mind and body. A service of the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Girls on the Run
704-376-9817
www.girlsontherun.org
With chapters nationwide, this organization helps educate and prepare girls age 8 to 13 for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living through a 12-week running and mentoring program.

gURL
www.gurl.com
Find out how your brain and body work—including dealing with tough emotions, health, sex, relationships, and body choices.

National Drug Hotline
800-662-4357
A confidential helpline for help with drug- and alcohol-related issues.

National Eating Disorders Association
206-382-3587
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Get information on all forms of eating disorders and treatment, and get referrals for doctors, counselors, nutritionists, and facilities in your area.

SelfHarm
www.selfharm.org
Information about self-mutilation, including support groups, true stories of survival, and getting help.

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
www.saddonline.com
From alcohol abuse to whether you go without a seatbelt, this Web site covers some of the ways teens can make destructive decisions and what they can do take care of themselves.

Teen Health
www.teenhealth.org
Articles, answers, facts, and advice on everything related to your health—physical, mental, and sexual.

WebMD
www.webmd.com
If there's one Web site that has it all about your mind and body, it's WebMD. Using its search engine, you can find excellent information on anything from depression, to emergency contraception, to self-injury. When searching, be sure to check out the WebMD Search Results first (before you go clicking around links provided by sponsors).

Women's Sports Foundation
800-227-3988
www.womenssportsfoundation.org
Find out about every sport under the sun and how to get involved, and learn about athletic scholarships. Check out the GoGirlGo! section to read about girl sports stars

BOOKS + MAGAZINES
Adios, Barbie: Young Women Write About Body Image and Identity by Ophira Edut
A celebration of the fact that female bodies come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Plus, stories of body outlaws who don't conform to unhealthy norms.

Am I Thin Enough Yet?: The Cult of Thinness and the Commercialization of Identity by Sharlene Hesse-Biber
How schools, pop culture, and the health and fitness industry all undermine young women's self-confidence by telling her that her body is more important than her mind.

The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women by Naomi Wolf
Journalist Naomi Wolf argues that women's insecurities are made worse and then exploited by the cosmetic, diet, and plastic surgery industries. And then girls spend all their time obsessing over their looks instead of other important issues, like self-respect.

Bodily Harm: The Breakthrough Healing Program for Self-Injurers by Karen Conterio and Wendy Lader
A good overview of the growing problem of self-mutilation among girls and women.

The Body Project: An Intimate History of American Girls by Joan Jacobs Brumberg
Starting with a statistic that 53 percent of girls are dissatisfied with their bodies, the book looks at "why?" Brumberg combs through girls' diaries dating from 1830 to the present day and explains why now more than ever girls' main projects are their bodies.

Buzzed: The Straight Facts about the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol to Ecstasy by Cynthia Kuhn, et. al.
Learn about the effects and risks of drug use so you can make healthy body choices.

Deal With It! A Whole New Approach to Body, Brain, and Life as a Gurl by Esther Drill, Heather McDonald, and Rebecca Odes
The ultimate guide for all things girls have to deal with, from understanding feelings to sex and how your body is changing. It'll suck you in because it's so cool, straightforward, and real, and because it has tons of resource listings and illustrations.

Easy for You to Say: Q & As for Teens Living with Chronic Illness or Disability by Miriam Kaufman
Written in a Q&A format, this book tackles the concerns of teens with chronic illness or disability. Subjects include, family, sexuality, friends, and dating.

New Mobility magazine
www.newmobility.com
This progressive magazine and its Web site are the leading resources for disability culture and lifestyle issues. Online you can research a number of disability topics or join the message board.

Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women by Maya Angelou
Four inspirational and empowering poems, including "Phenomenal Woman," about loving the female form.

The Right Moves to Getting Fit and Feeling Great by Tina Schwager and Michele Schuerger
Learn how to eat and exercise in self-respecting ways so you can take care of your body, mind and soul.

A Very Hungry Girl: How I Filled Up on Life and How You Can, Too! by Jessica Weiner
A personal look at how all girls want to be loved, feel worthy, and fit in. Find out how Jessica figured this out for herself amid a long battle with eating disorders and low self-esteem.

When Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens by Bev Cobain, R.N.,C.
A book for teens on how to recognize depression, get help and stay well.

101 Ways to Help Your Daughter Love Her Body by Brenda Lane Richardson and Elane Rehr
Great advice for your parents to help them help you build body respect. Buy this book for them now!

Adapted from Respect: A Girl’s Guide to Getting Respect and Dealing When Your Line Is Crossed by Courtney Macavinta and Andrea Vander Pluym © 2005. Used with permission of Free Spirit Publishing Inc., Minneapolis, MN; 1-866-703-7322; www.freespirit.com. All rights reserved. Illustrations by Catherine LePage © Free Spirit Publishing Inc. 2005

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