Tough Topics for Teens - Resource Hub
This page is here to help you with topics you may not want to talk to others about. On this page you'll find call numbers to point you to the topic you need, booklists curated to each tough topic, databases you can access with your library card, local and nationwide resources, hotline numbers, and more.
Remember: You can always ask your librarian for help finding ANY information – we’ll keep it confidential, or you can look stuff up on your own. If you need help getting a library card or looking up your number, we can help with that too, you don't have to tell us what you're looking for today.
Check out the booklists below to find recommendations for each topic in multiple formats.
Click on the topics below to find online and local resources, as well as databases you can access with your library account.
Academic & Social
Academic and Social - Common Call Numbers
• adhd - 616.8589
• autism - 616.8588
• bullying, cyberbullying - 302.3
• dyslexia - 616.8553
• homelessness - 362.5
• learning disorders - 618.928
• managing stress - 155.9
Teens: You can always ask your librarian for help finding ANY information – we’ll keep it confidential, or you can look stuff up on your own. Here’s a quick guide to where you can find information on some tough topics, including crisis lines, databases and more.
Go to www.tulsalibrary.org/research/databases to access the following databases:
(Academic/Social Database recommendations)
Here are some local and national resources:
(Academic/Social resource recommendations)
Mental Health
Mental Health - Common Call Numbers
• addiction, substance abuse - 613.8; 616.86
• adhd - 616.8589
• alcohol - 362.9
• anxiety - 618.9285
• depression - 616.8527
• drugs, vaping - 362.29; 613.8
• eating disorders - 616.8526
• grief, death - 155.937
• managing stress, burnout - 155.9
• life transitions - 158.5
• self-esteem - 155.5; 158.1
• self-harm - 616.8582
• suicide - 362.28
Teens: You can always ask your librarian for help finding ANY information – we’ll keep it confidential, or you can look stuff up on your own. Here’s a quick guide to where you can find information on some tough topics, including crisis lines, databases and more.
Go to www.tulsalibrary.org/research/databases to access the following databases:
(Mental Health Database recommendations)
Here are some local and national resources:
(Mental Health resource recommendations)
Physical Health
Physical Health - Common Call Numbers
• health, hygiene - 612.6
• LGBTQ+ health - 306.76
• pregnancy care - 613.9
• pregnancy prevention - 618.18
• puberty, body changes - 612.6
• sexual, reproductive health - 176.4
(consent); 612.6
• skin care, acne - 613
• STIs - 616.9
Teens: You can always ask your librarian for help finding ANY information – we’ll keep it confidential, or you can look stuff up on your own. Here’s a quick guide to where you can find information on some tough topics, including crisis lines, databases and more.
Go to www.tulsalibrary.org/research/databases to access the following databases:
• ClinicalTrials
• Consumer Health Complete
• HealthSource Consumer Edition
• MEDLINE
• Medline Plus
• Medline Plus en español
• PubMed
• Universal Class
Here are some local and national resources:
(Physical Health resource recommendations)
Relationships
Relationships - Common Call Numbers
• abusive relationships - 158.2; 153.6
• consent - 176.4
• dating - 306.7; 646.7
• family issues, divorce - 155.93; 306.89; 346.7
• friendship - 158.2; 177.6
• social media - 302.231
• LGBTQ+ relationships - 306.7
• sex - 306.7; 613.9
• sexual assault, abuse - 362.8, 364.1
Teens: You can always ask your librarian for help finding ANY information – we’ll keep it confidential, or you can look stuff up on your own. Here’s a quick guide to where you can find information on some tough topics, including crisis lines, databases and more.
Go to www.tulsalibrary.org/research/databases to access the following databases:
(Relationship Database recommendations)
Here are some local and national resources:
(Relationship resource recommendations)