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      ADHD: Signs and symptoms

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      Discover the main signs and symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children and teens.

      Physical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeing

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      Discover how physical activity can improve your child's physical health, brain function and mood.

      Substance use and substance use disorder: Overview

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      Find out which substances teens use most often, and why, and what to do if you are concerned about your teen’s substance use.

      Puberty and fertility in boys after diagnosis and treatment for brain tumours

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      Detailed information on the effects that brain tumour treatment may have on a child's fertility and pubertal development.

      Substance use disorder: How to help

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      ​Discover how to monitor your teen's substance use effectively and what to do if your teen has a substance use disorder.

      Substance use and substance use disorder

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      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.

      Puberty and fertility in girls after diagnosis and treatment for brain tumours

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      Detailed information on the effect that brain tumour treatment may have on a girl’s pubertal development and fertility.

      Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Overview

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      Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.

      Sexuality: What children should learn and when

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      This guide outlines what children can understand about sexuality and reproduction at different stages.

      ADHD: Treatment with medications

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      Find out how medications can work with behavioural treatment to help a child with ADHD symptoms.

      Bipolar disorder: Overview

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      Learn about the different types of bipolar disorder and how they differ from everyday mood swings.

      Substance use disorder: Signs and symptoms

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      ​Discover the most common emotional, physical and behavioural signs and symptoms of problematic substance use.

      Types of heart conditions

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      Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.

      Binge eating disorder (BED)

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      Learn about binge eating disorder, including the signs and symptoms, the causes and who is most likely to be affected by it.

      Albinism and genetics

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      Albinism is a genetic condition that causes a person to have no, or very little, pigment in the eyes and sometimes in the skin and hair also. Albinism is passed from parent to child because of a genetic mutation.

      Trauma

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      The way someone reacts to and copes with a traumatic event varies from person to person. Learn about what causes trauma and when to see a health-care provider.

      The impact of cancer on friendships

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      Your friends may be a source of support while your child is going through cancer treatment. Discover how your friendships may change during this time and how you can maintain communication.

      Gonadotropin (FSH, LH) deficiency

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      Gonadotropin deficiency can affect pubertal development in children. Learn more about gonadotropin deficiency, how it is diagnosed and treated.

      Binge eating disorder: Overview

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

      Feeling good about yourself when you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Puberty in girls

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      Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in girls and how to talk to your daughter about puberty.

      Bipolar disorder: Overview

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      Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. Find out about the types of bipolar disorder, the symptoms and how it is diagnosed.

      E-cigarettes and vaping

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      Learn about e-cigarettes, how they work and who is using them. Also find information about the health risks associated with vaping.

      Ulcerative colitis

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      ​​Information for parents and children with the inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis.

      Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Overview

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

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