LAJC Teen Health Booklet

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7 We would hope that all teens would rely on their parents for health care information and advice. And we know your parents would feel the same way. Parents have experience and knowledge that would be really valuable to you. And they care about you tremendously. Sometimes teens are reluctant to go to their parents at ﬁrst, but perhaps an adult family member or family friend would be a good resource for you. Or a teacher, your church leader, or another trustworthy adult. We can't tell you who would be the best resource for you, but we urge you to include your parents or legal guardians in these important lifetime decisions. We appreciate your thoughts and feedback. Mostly we hope that this booklet helps you navigate the teen years so that you become a happy and healthy adult—it will be happening in no time at all! B<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 31" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=31">30ENDNOTES1 Black's Law Dictionary, Thi</a> 30ENDNOTES1 Black's Law Dictionary, Thi<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 29" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=29">28Trusted family member or friendAsk a parent</a> 28Trusted family member or friendAsk a parent<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 16" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=16">15If I go to the doctor for a pregnancy test, </a> 15If I go to the doctor for a pregnancy test, <a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 2" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=2"> PROVIDED BY THE LEGAL AID JUSTICE CENTERtests</a> PROVIDED BY THE LEGAL AID JUSTICE CENTERtests<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 17" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=17">16Adoption—Can I put my baby up for adoption?</a> 16Adoption—Can I put my baby up for adoption?<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 6" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=6">5Sad, Mad, or Feeling Alone…................</a> 5Sad, Mad, or Feeling Alone…................<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 19" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=19">18How much does it cost?The price of an abort</a> 18How much does it cost?The price of an abort<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 23" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=23">22RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULTWhat is rape in Virgini</a> 22RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULTWhat is rape in Virgini<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 4" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=4">3 Pregnanc</a> 3 Pregnanc<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 28" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=28">27an adult or a health care professional may h</a> 27an adult or a health care professional may h<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 15" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=15">14Where can I get it? How old do I have to be </a> 14Where can I get it? How old do I have to be <a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 14" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=14">13you should discuss this decision with your p</a> 13you should discuss this decision with your p<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 18" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=18">17Abortion—Can teenagers get abortions?A doct</a> 17Abortion—Can teenagers get abortions?A doct<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 11" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=11">10· that you are on active duty with any of th</a> 10· that you are on active duty with any of th<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 1" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=1">LEGAL AID JUSTICE CENTER OFFICESCharlottesville</a> LEGAL AID JUSTICE CENTER OFFICESCharlottesville<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 27" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=27">26Keep in mind that doctors and health care pr</a> 26Keep in mind that doctors and health care pr<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 22" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=22">21decision. Under Virginia law, a person under</a> 21decision. Under Virginia law, a person under<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 24" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=24">23Why might I want behavioral or mental health</a> 23Why might I want behavioral or mental health<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 20" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=20">19With conﬁdential testing, you give your name</a> 19With conﬁdential testing, you give your name<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 5" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=5">4 ContentsSexually Transmitted Diseases (STD</a> 4 ContentsSexually Transmitted Diseases (STD<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 26" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=26">25days, (2) renew the order for your outpatien</a> 25days, (2) renew the order for your outpatien<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 13" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=13">12The reason for this is not to keep secrets f</a> 12The reason for this is not to keep secrets f<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 12" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=12">11STAYING HEALTHY AS A TEENWho provides heal</a> 11STAYING HEALTHY AS A TEENWho provides heal<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 10" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=10">89· If married (or previously married), medica</a> 89· If married (or previously married), medica<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 8" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=8">7We would hope that all teens would rely on </a> 7We would hope that all teens would rely on <a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 3" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=3">2 ContentsA Letter ........................</a> 2 ContentsA Letter ........................<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 21" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=21">20Can I get tested and treated without my pare</a> 20Can I get tested and treated without my pare<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 25" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=25">24recommend. That way, you get to help make th</a> 24recommend. That way, you get to help make th<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 30" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=30">29The Society for Adolescent Medicine has an o</a> 29The Society for Adolescent Medicine has an o<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 7" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=7">6 A LetterHomecoming dances, football games,</a> 6 A LetterHomecoming dances, football games,<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 32" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=32">3127 Virginia Department of Health, Counse</a> 3127 Virginia Department of Health, Counse<a title="LAJC Teen Health Booklet page 9" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cd09c0bd?page=9">8ACKNOWLEDGMENTSWe'd like to thank the many p</a> 8ACKNOWLEDGMENTSWe'd like to thank the many p