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Teen Health

Learn about teen health

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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:

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Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Acne Acne: Tips for Keeping It Under Control ADHD and Hyperactivity ADHD Medicines: Suicide Warning for Strattera ADHD Myths and Facts ADHD: Impulsivity and Inattention ADHD: Other Conditions With Similar Symptoms ADHD: Social Skills Training ADHD: Tests for Other Disorders Adolescent Sensory and Motor Development Alcohol Effects on a Fetus Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Allergy Kit Anabolic Steroid Abuse Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behavior Anorexia Complications Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia: Help for Family Members Anorexia: Learning New Eating Behaviors Anorexia: Learning to Trust Others Anorexia: Other Health Problems That May Occur Antihistamines Anxiety Asperger's Syndrome Assessing Your Asthma Knowledge Asthma Action Plan Asthma Diary Asthma in Teens and Adults 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 Autism: Behavioral Training and Management Back Pain in Children and Teenagers Basic Dental Care Behavior Rating Scales for ADHD Behavior 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 Bone Remodeling for Malocclusion Brace (Orthotic) Treatment for Scoliosis Breast-Feeding as Birth Control Bulimia Nervosa Bulimia: Misuse of Ipecac Syrup Bulimia: Overuse of Laxatives Bullying Bullying: Building a Child's Self-Esteem Bullying: How to Help Your Child Who Bullies Bullying: Signs a Child Is Bullied Celiac Disease Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy: Controversial Treatments Child Abuse and Neglect Child Abuse: Emotional Abuse by Parents Childhood Schizophrenia Children and Malaria: Reducing the Risk Children's Camps Chlamydia Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Maneuver) Cholesterol in Children and Teens Classification of Juvenile Arthritis Cocaine Cognitive Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years Colds Comparing Symptoms of Normal Moodiness With Depression in Children Complications From Klinefelter Syndrome Conditions With Symptoms Similar to Depression in Children and Teens Constipation, Age 12 and Older Coughs, Age 12 and Older Cuts 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 Diabetes: Urine Test for Sugar Diabetes: When to Test Your Child's Blood Sugar Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Differences Between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder in Children 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 Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Ear Problems: Changes in Air Pressure Early Treatment for Malocclusion Eating Disorders and Self-Esteem Eating Disorders: Avoiding Guilt and Self-Blame Eating Disorders: Cultural and Social Factors Eating Disorders: Malnutrition Tests Eating Disorders: Personality Traits That Put You at Risk Ecstasy (MDMA) Emotional and Social Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Emotional and Social Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infections Eye and Vision Tests for Children and Teens Family Life Cycle Family Meetings Family Therapy for Depression in Children FDA Advisories for Antidepressants Feeding Your Child Using Division of Responsibility Feeling Depressed Fever, Age 12 and Older Fitness: Getting and Staying Active Fluoride During Childhood Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) Getting Enough Calcium and Vitamin D Gonorrhea Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years Gynecomastia Head Injury, Age 4 and Older 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 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 Helping Your Teen Become a Safe Driver Helping Your Teen Follow a Gluten-Free Diet Heroin Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older HIV Treatment in Children How Adolescent Thinking Develops How to Use a Male Condom Hypothyroidism in Infants, Children, and Teens Immunization Safety Immunization Schedules Immunizations Immunizations: Questions Parents Ask Importance of Immunizations Improving Your Child's Fitness Inguinal Hernia: Surgery in Children Inhalant Abuse Insulin Resistance 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 Idiopathic Arthritis Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Symptoms Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Adult Treatments That May Be Used in Children Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Balancing Rest and Activity Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Deciding About Total Joint Replacement Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Features of DMARD and SSARD Drugs Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Growth Problems Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Inflammatory Eye Disease Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Pain Management Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Range-of-Motion Exercises Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: School Partners Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Serial Casting Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Soft Tissue Release of Contracture Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Stretching and Strengthening Exercises Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Total Joint Replacement Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Treatment With Heat, Cold, or Water Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Vitamin D and Calcium Klinefelter Syndrome Learning Disabilities Low Blood Sugar: Emergency Care for a Child LSD Making the Most of Your Appointment Malocclusion and Orthodontics Marijuana Medical Checkups for Adolescents Medical History for Eating Disorders Menarche Menstrual Cramps Menstruation: Not Having a Period by Age 15 Methamphetamine Molluscum Contagiosum Monitoring Asthma Treatment Mononucleosis (Mono) Mononucleosis Complications Mouth Breathing and Malocclusion Mouth Guards for Sports Nail Problems and Injuries Narcotics Anonymous Nausea and Vomiting, Age 12 and Older Nonprescription Products for Weight Loss Nonprescription Sleep Medicines Nonverbal Learning Disorder Normal Menstrual Cycle Omalizumab for Asthma Other Health Problems Caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Overweight Child: Evaluating Nutrition and Activity Patterns Overweight Child: Medical Evaluation Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests Pervasive Developmental Disorders Physical Abuse Physical Abuse: Common Injuries in Children Physical Activity for Children and Teens Physical Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Physical Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years Physical Exam for Eating Disorders Physical Exam for Mononucleosis Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities Preventing Choking Protecting Your Skin From the Sun Puberty Issues Questions About Inguinal Hernia Surgery Questions Your Doctor May Ask Before Prescribing Medicine for Depression in Children and Teens 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 Quitting Smoking: Temptations and Cravings Rash, Age 12 and Older Recognizing and Developing Your Children's Special Talents Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older Reye Syndrome Safer Sex Scoliosis Scrapes Sexual Abuse: Signs in Children Sexually Transmitted Infections: Treatment Signs of Drug Abuse Signs of Substance Use Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Social Anxiety Disorder Sore Throat Staying Safe: After You Leave a Violent Relationship Stop Negative Thoughts: Choosing a Healthier Way of Thinking Stress in Children and Teens Stress Relief and Relaxation Suicidal Thoughts or Threats Sunburn Supporting Someone Who Has an Eating Disorder Symptoms of Depression in Children Symptoms of Ear Infection Talking to Your Adolescent or Teen About Problems Talking With Your Child About Sex Tattoo Problems Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse Teen Relationship Abuse Teen Smokers: Reasons to Quit Teen Substance Abuse: Choosing a Treatment Program Teen Substance Abuse: Signs at Home Teen Substance Abuse: Signs at School Teen Substance Abuse: Signs in Your Teen's Friendships Teen Substance Use: Making a Contract With Your Teen Teenage Sleep Patterns Teens With Diabetes: Issues for Parents Testicular Prosthesis Tips for Parents of Teens Tobacco Use in Teens Tongue-Tie Topiramate for Binge Eating Disorder Tourette's Disorder Treatment for ACL Injuries in Children and Teens Treatment for Malocclusion Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes in Children Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Children Types of Malocclusion Unproven Treatments for Autism Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults Vaccine Information Statements Vegetarian Diets Violent Behavior Violent Behavior in Children and Teens Vital Signs in Children Warning Signs of Suicide in Children and Teens Warts and Plantar Warts Weight Management Well-Child Visits When to Treat Malocclusion Your Teen's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Medical Tests
Stool Analysis Testicular Examination and Testicular Self-Examination (TSE) Urine Test

Medications
Antihypertensives for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Antimalarials for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Antipsychotics for Child and Teen Bipolar Disorder Atomoxetine (Strattera) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Azelaic Acid for Acne Biologics for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Corticosteroids for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Isotretinoin for Acne Leukotriene Pathway Modifiers for Long-Term Control of Asthma Methadone for Drug Abuse Methotrexate for Juvenile Idiopathic 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 Sulfasalazine for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Topical Retinoid Medicines for Acne

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? Depression: Should My Child Take Medicine to Treat Depression? HPV: Should My Child Get the Vaccine? Scoliosis: Should I (or My Child) Have Surgery?

Take Action
ADHD: Helping Your Child Get the Most From School ADHD: Helping Your Child Get Things Done Anxiety: Stop Negative Thoughts 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 Diabetes in Children: Preventing Low 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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Healthwise Staff

Last Revised: April 20, 2012

Medical Review:

Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

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