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Acne. Bullying. Depression. Being a teenager can be tough. Whether you're a teen or a parent, it’s smart to learn all you can about teen health issues. Our Learning Center is a great place to start.

Teens can get help with decisions or find how-to tips in topics such as:

Parents can find information about common concerns in topics such as:

Health Topics

Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older

Acne

Alcohol Effects on a Fetus

Anabolic Steroid Abuse

Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behavior

Anorexia Nervosa

Asperger's Syndrome

Asthma action plan

Asthma in Teens and Adults

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism

Binge Eating Disorder

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens

Child Abuse and Neglect

Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Maneuver)

Colds

Constipation, Age 12 and Older

Coughs, Age 12 and Older

Dental Checkups for Children and Adults

Dental Sealants

Depression in Children and Teens

Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older

Domestic Violence

Down Syndrome

Dyslexia

Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older

Early Disease Detection

Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Family Life Cycle

Feeling Depressed

Fever, Age 12 and Older

Fitness: Getting and Staying Active

Gonorrhea

Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years

Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years

Gynecomastia

Head Injury, Age 4 and Older

Healthy Eating for Children

Healthy Habits for Kids

Helping Adolescents and Teens Develop More Mature Ways of Thinking

Helping Children With Disabilities Stay Active

Helping the Overweight Child

Helping Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol

Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength

Helping Your Child Transition Into Middle School or Junior High

Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older

Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older

Immunizations

Immunizations: Questions Parents Ask

Infectious Mononucleosis

Interactive Tool: Are You Ready to Quit Smoking?

Interactive Tool: How Does Smoking Affect Your Lifespan?

Interactive Tool: How Much Is Smoking Costing You?

Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's BMI?

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Klinefelter Syndrome

Menarche

Menstrual Cramps

Molluscum Contagiosum

Nail Problems and Injuries

Nausea and Vomiting, Age 12 and Older

Normal Menstrual Cycle

Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests

Physical Abuse

Physical Activity for Children and Teens

Protecting Your Skin From the Sun

Quick Tips: Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children

Quick Tips: Helping Your Child Stay Safe and Healthy

Quick Tips: What to Do When You Crave Nicotine

Quitting Smoking

Rash, Age 12 and Older

Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older

Reye Syndrome

Safe Sex

Scoliosis

Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

Social Anxiety Disorder

Sore Throat

Stress in Children and Teens

Stress Relief and Relaxation

Suicidal Thoughts or Threats

Sunburn

Talking to Your Adolescent or Teen About Problems

Talking With Your Child About Sex

Tattoo Problems

Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Tourette's Disorder

Type 1 Diabetes: Living With the Disease

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes in Children

Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older

Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults

Vaccine Information Statements

Vitamin D: Getting Enough

Warts and Plantar Warts

Medical Tests

Stool Analysis

Testicular Examination and Testicular Self-Examination (TSE)

Urine Test

Medications

Antihypertensives for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Antimalarial medications for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Antipsychotics for child and teen bipolar disorder

Atomoxetine (Strattera) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Etanercept for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Methadone for alcohol and drug abuse

Methotrexate for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Mood stabilizers for child and teen bipolar disorder

Nicotine replacement therapy for quitting tobacco

Phenazopyridine for urinary symptoms

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for depression in children and teens

Stimulants for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Make a Wise Decision

Acne: Should I see my doctor?

Acne: Should I take isotretinoin for severe acne?

ADHD: Should My Child Take Medicine for ADHD?

Bed-wetting: Should I do something about my child's bed-wetting?

Bed-wetting: Should my child see a doctor?

Depression: Should my child take medicine to treat depression?

HPV: Should my daughter get the vaccine?

Scoliosis: Should I (or my child) have surgery?

Take Action

ADHD: Helping Your Child Get the Most out of School

ADHD: Helping Your Child Get Things Done

Anxiety: Using Positive Thinking

Asthma: Taking charge of your asthma

Bipolar disorder in children: Helping your child prevent manic episodes

Diabetes in children: Counting carbs

Diabetes in children: Dealing with low blood sugar

Diabetes in children: Preventing high blood sugar

Fitness: Teaching your child to stay active

Grief: Helping teens with grief

Healthy eating: Helping your child learn healthy eating habits

Quitting smoking: Coping with cravings and withdrawal

Quitting smoking: Getting support

Quitting smoking: Helping someone quit

Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well

Stress management: Helping your child with stress

Stress management: Managing your time

Substance abuse: Dealing with teen substance use

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By:	Healthwise Staff	Last Revised: April 20, 2010
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

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