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learn about teen health
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 centre 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:
- abuse: signs of abuse-related injuries
- acne
- acne: treatment with alpha hydroxy acids
- acne: treatment with antibiotics
- acne: treatment with benzoyl peroxide
- acne: treatment with isotretinoin
- acne: treatment with salicylic acid
- adhd and hyperactivity
- adhd myths and facts
- adhd: impulsivity and inattention
- adhd: social skills training
- adhd: taking care of yourself when your child has adhd
- adhd: tests for other disorders
- adolescent sensory and motor development
- aggression in young children
- anabolic steroids
- anorexia nervosa
- anorexia: learning new eating behaviours
- anorexia: learning to trust others
- assessing your asthma knowledge
- asthma action plan: red zone
- asthma diary
- asthma in children: knowing how bad an attack is
- asthma in teenagers and adults
- asthma zones
- asthma: educating yourself and your child
- asthma: ways to take inhaled medicines
- asthma's impact on your child's life
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)
- autism spectrum disorder (asd)
- autism spectrum disorder (asd): behavioural training and management
- autism: behavioural training and management
- back pain in children and teenagers
- behaviour rating scales for adhd
- behaviour therapy for adhd
- binge eating disorder
- bipolar disorder in children and teens
- bipolar disorder in children: other health problems that may occur
- bipolar disorder in children: school issues
- bipolar disorder: helping someone during a manic episode
- birth control
- birth control for teens
- birth control hormones: the mini-pill
- birth control hormones: the patch
- birth control hormones: the pill
- birth control hormones: the ring
- birth control hormones: the shot
- birth control: how to use a diaphragm
- birth control: how to use the patch
- birth control: how to use the ring
- birth control: myths about sex and pregnancy
- birth control: pros and cons of hormonal methods
- brace (orthotic) treatment for scoliosis
- bulimia nervosa
- bullying
- bullying: building a child's self-esteem
- bullying: how to help your child who bullies
- bullying: signs a child is bullied
- cannabis
- cerebral palsy
- cervical cap for birth control
- child abuse and neglect
- child abuse: emotional abuse by parents
- child safety: guns and firearms
- child who is overweight: evaluating nutrition and activity patterns
- child who is overweight: medical evaluation
- choking rescue procedure: heimlich manoeuvre
- cholesterol in children and teens
- cocaine
- cognitive development, ages 15 to 18 years
- comparing symptoms of normal moodiness with depression in children
- conditions with symptoms similar to depression in children and teens
- congenital heart disease: caring for your child
- constipation, age 12 and older
- contraceptive sponge for birth control
- counselling for your teen
- date rape drugs
- dealing with today's teen issues
- dental care: 6 years to 16 years
- dental checkups for children and adults
- dental sealants
- depression in children and teens
- depression screening
- depression screening in children and teens
- diaphragm for birth control
- differences between adhd and bipolar disorder in children
- disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (dmdd)
- domestic abuse
- domestic violence
- domestic violence: checklist of things to take when you leave
- domestic violence: getting a protective order
- down syndrome
- down syndrome, ages 13 to 21
- down syndrome: grooming and hygiene
- down syndrome: helping your child avoid social problems
- down syndrome: training and therapy for young people
- dyslexia
- eating disorders: cultural and social factors
- eating disorders: feeling better about yourself
- eating disorders: malnutrition tests
- eating disorders: things that put a person at risk
- emotional and social development, ages 11 to 14 years
- emotional and social development, ages 15 to 18 years
- energy and sports drinks
- epilepsy: atonic seizures
- epilepsy: tonic seizures
- family life cycle theory
- family therapy for depression in children
- female condoms
- fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (fasd)
- fluoride during childhood
- genital warts (human papillomavirus)
- getting enough calcium and vitamin d
- grief: helping teens with grief
- growth and development milestones
- growth and development, ages 11 to 14 years
- growth and development, ages 15 to 18 years
- growth modification for malocclusion
- gynecomastia
- health canada and u.s. fda advisories for antidepressants
- health risks related to smokeless tobacco
- health screening: finding health problems early
- healthy attitudes toward food and exercise
- healthy eating for children
- healthy eating in children: problems caused by poor nutrition
- healthy habits for kids
- help your working teen balance responsibilities and set priorities
- helping adolescents develop more mature ways of thinking
- helping children during immunizations
- helping children with disabilities stay active
- helping kids handle peer pressure
- helping your child avoid tobacco, drugs, and alcohol
- helping your child build a healthy body image
- helping your child build inner strength
- helping your child transition into middle school or junior high
- helping your child who is overweight
- helping your teen become a safe driver
- helping your teen recover after a traumatic event
- hip injuries, age 12 and older
- hip problems, age 12 and older
- hiv screening
- hiv treatment in children
- how adhd affects your child
- how adolescent thinking develops
- how birth control methods prevent pregnancy
- how pregnancy (conception) occurs
- how to take birth control pills
- hypospadias
- immunizations: questions parents ask
- importance of immunizations
- indoor tanning: is it safe?
- inhalant use
- interactive tool: what is your child's bmi?
- interactive tool: when are you most fertile?
- intrauterine device (iud) for birth control
- intrauterine device (iud) insertion
- intrauterine device (iud) removal
- juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- juvenile idiopathic arthritis: deciding about total joint replacement
- juvenile idiopathic arthritis: inflammatory eye disease
- juvenile idiopathic arthritis: pain management
- juvenile idiopathic arthritis: range-of-motion exercises
- juvenile idiopathic arthritis: stretching and strengthening exercises
- juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
- klinefelter syndrome
- learning disabilities
- levonorgestrel (lng) iud
- liver transplant in children
- lsd
- making the most of your appointment
- male condoms
- malocclusion and orthodontics
- medical checkups for adolescents
- menarche
- menstrual cramps
- menstruation: not having a period by age 15
- methamphetamine
- migraine headaches in children
- milestones for ages 11 to 14
- milestones for ages 15 to 18
- molluscum contagiosum
- monitoring asthma treatment
- mononucleosis complications
- non-prescription products for weight loss
- non-verbal learning disorder
- normal menstrual cycle
- orthopedic surgery for cerebral palsy
- osgood-schlatter disease
- pediatric preparation for medical tests
- personal stories about choosing birth control methods
- physical abuse
- physical activity for children and teens
- physical development, ages 11 to 14 years
- physical development, ages 15 to 18 years
- preparing your child for the hospital
- preventing children's injuries from sports and other activities
- protecting your child from online strangers
- protecting your skin from the sun
- provincial and territorial helplines and websites
- puberty issues
- questions your doctor may ask before prescribing medicine for depression in children and teens
- quick tips: helping your child stay safe and healthy
- quick tips: keeping acne under control
- quick tips: safely giving over-the-counter medicines to children
- quick tips: what to do when you crave nicotine
- recognizing and developing your children's special talents
- regular checkup for a child
- reye syndrome
- routine checkups
- safer sex
- sample school plan
- scoliosis in children and teens
- sexual abuse or assault (rape)
- sexually transmitted infections
- sexually transmitted infections: treatment
- signs of drug use
- signs of substance use
- slipped capital femoral epiphysis
- social anxiety disorder
- spermicide for birth control
- spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis
- starting antidepressants: how to care for your child
- starting medicines for adhd: how to care for your child
- staying aware of what your child is doing online
- staying safe: after you leave a violent relationship
- staying safe: if you are in a violent relationship
- stress in children and teenagers
- suicidal thoughts or threats
- supporting someone who has an eating disorder
- symptoms of depression in children
- syphilis
- talking to your adolescent or teen about problems
- talking to your child about appropriate online behavior
- talking with your child about sex
- teaching older children and teens about consent
- teen alcohol and drug use
- teen behaviour: what's typical and what are signs of a problem?
- teen dating violence
- teen substance use disorder: choosing a treatment program
- teen substance use: making a contract with your teen
- teenage sleep patterns
- teenage smokers: reasons to quit
- teenage tobacco use
- teens with diabetes: issues for parents
- teens: being there for a friend who self-injures
- teens: getting out of an unhealthy friendship
- teens: helping a friend who's talking about suicide
- teens: supporting a friend who is struggling emotionally
- teens: talking about a difficult topic with your parent or guardian
- teens: things that get in the way of mental health care
- teens: tips for mindfulness in everyday life
- teens: tips for using news and social media in a healthy way
- tension headaches in children
- tips for parents of teens
- tourette syndrome (ts)
- treatment for acl injuries in children and teenagers
- type 1 diabetes in children: caring for your child
- type 1 diabetes in children: safe exercise
- type 1 diabetes: your child's role in care
- type 2 diabetes in children
- type 2 diabetes: screening for children
- understanding how adverse childhood experiences (aces) can affect children
- unproven treatments for autism spectrum disorder
- vaccine safety
- violent behaviour in children and teens
- vision screening and eye exams for children and teens
- vital signs in children
- warning signs of suicide in children and teens
- what to do about missed or skipped birth control pills
- your child's health: using the emergency room wisely
- your teen's sexual orientation and gender identity
- adhd: helping your child get the most from school
- adhd: helping your child get things done
- asthma: taking charge of your asthma
- diabetes in children: counting carbs
- diabetes in children: preventing high blood sugar
- diabetes in children: treating low blood sugar
- fitness: teaching your child to stay active
- healthy eating: helping your child learn healthy eating habits
- quitting smoking: getting support
- quitting smoking: helping someone quit
- sleep: helping your children—and yourself—sleep well
- stress management: helping your child with stress
- substance use disorder: dealing with teen substance use
current as of: october 24, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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