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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Overview

Discover the causes and rates of post-traumatic stress disorder in children and teens.

Suicide in children and teens: Overview

Suicide can result from many factors. Find out about the leading causes.

Cancer and treatment: Resources and support groups

Discover online and community resources and support groups that can help you adjust to life after treatment and cope with any changes you feel or experience.

Coping with epilepsy as a family

Siblings may receive less attention at times because the needs of a child with epilepsy take over. Helping siblings cope is an important aspect of family life as well.

Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S)

Learn about RED-S, a syndrome caused by not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of daily physical activity.

Your emotions: At home after scoliosis surgery

When it is time to go home following your scoliosis surgery you may feel nervous or afraid. Learn about some coping techniques that may help you.

Specialists outside the liver transplant program

Learn about the specialists who will be part of your care prior to, during and after your transplant.

Family support team for blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy

Learn how the family support team can help you cope during your child's blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy.

Employment and career options

Somatization: Common treatments

Treatment for somatic symptoms is most effective when it is provided by a range of health-care professionals. Discover the various medical, mental health and rehabilitation supports that can help your child or teen.

Teenagers and chronic pain

Learn about chronic pain in teenagers and the effect that it may have. Pain management, responsibilities, drinking and drug use are discussed.

Transplant: How to get support from your network

Learn how to make the most of your network to get the support you need when a child has a long-term illness.

Sharing personal information, coming out and being outed

It's up to you who you talk to about your personal information and what details you choose to share. Find out tips to help you talk to others about sensitive topics and what to do when others share your personal information without your consent.

Substance use and substance use disorder

Share this resource with your teen to help them learn about the risks of substance use and what it means to have a substance use disorder.

Hemophilia: The impact of transition

When teens take more responsibility over their hemophilia care, they start the process of transition. Learn how transition impacts their lives.

About scoliosis

Scoliosis is a condition that causes your child’s spine to curve sideways. Learn about the different types of scoliosis, some of its causes, and the risk factors that can increase your child's chance of developing a more severe curve.

Genetic counselling

Genetic counselling is a process that provides information and support to individuals and families at risk of, or with, a genetic condition.

Congenital heart disease: Looking ahead

In this section of the site, you will learn about the issues children born with congenital heart condition may face at different ages.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Managing the impact on your family

Discover how best to manage the emotional, social and financial impact of limb lengthening and reconstruction.

Teenagers with diabetes

Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.

How hospitals support teen independence

Your child's paediatric hospital may have resources and processes to help your child prepare to enter the adult health-care system. Learn more about these.

Family support for the child with a congenital heart condition

Having a child with heart disease is a strain for the whole family. Various different health professionals can provide support in difficult times.

Binge eating disorder: Overview

Discover the main features and causes of binge eating disorder and who is most likely to be affected by it.

Behavioural disorders: Treatment with psychotherapy and medications

Find out which treatments are most effective for behavioural disorders.

Anxiety: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

Learn how psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help your child cope with anxiety.