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ADHD Medicines for Teens
Medicine doesn’t cure ADHD. But it does help boost a person's ability to pay attention, slow down, and have more self-control. This article for teens has details on how ADHD medicines help.
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Going to a Therapist for Teens
Getting help with emotions is the same as getting help with a medical problem like asthma or diabetes. Here's how therapy works and how it helps.
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Binge Eating Disorder for Parents
Kids who eat unusually large amounts of food - and feel guilty or secretive about it - could be struggling with binge eating disorder.
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Tourette Syndrome Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers should know about Tourette syndrome, and teaching strategies to help students with TS do their best in school.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) for Parents
If a woman drinks alcohol during her pregnancy, her baby could be born with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which causes a wide range of physical, behavioral, and learning problems.
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Back to School for Parents
Kids often have a tough time making the back-to-school transition. Here's how to help them.
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Sleep Study (Polysomnogram) for Parents
A sleep study (or polysomnogram) helps doctors diagnose sleep problems. It is an overnight test that can record a variety of body functions while a child sleeps.
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Prescription Drug Abuse for Teens
Like all drug abuse, using prescription drugs for the wrong reasons has serious risks for a person's health.
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Eating Disorders for Teens
Eating disorders are problems that affect a person’s eating behaviors as well as attitudes and feelings about food and their body. This article for teens describes how different eating disorders impact a person's health and emotions.
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Be Mindful to Stress Less for Kids
Being mindful means having your mind on what you are doing. It's the opposite of rushing or doing too many things at once. When you feel calm, take your time, and have your mind on what you’re doing, it’s easier to get things done and do your best.