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      Suicide and self-harm prevention: How to protect your child

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      Learn how to protect your child if they have thoughts of suicide or self-harm.

      Suicide and self-harm

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      Read about suicide and self-harm, including why these thoughts may occur, the signs and symptoms and how to find help.

      Self-harm in children and teens: Overview

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      A child or teen may turn to self-harm as a way of responding to distress. Find out about the main causes and coping methods.

      Suicide risk in children and teens: Signs and symptoms

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      ​Learn about the range of signs that a child might be at risk of attempting suicide.

      Suicide in children and teens: Overview

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

      Suicide and self-harm: Helping your child understand difficult emotions

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      Find out how to reduce the risk of suicide and self-harm by helping your child cope with difficult and overwhelming emotions.

      Self-monitoring: Recognizing symptoms and side effects

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      Learn what self-monitoring means, why it is important during treatment and how you can practice it.

      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.

      How to help your child overcome picky eating

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      Picky eating can be frustrating for both you and your child. Learn how you can help your child overcome picky eating and establish lifelong healthy eating habits.

      Scoliosis and emotional issues

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      Having scoliosis can be emotionally upsetting for young children and teenagers. Find out about some common issues they face, such as negative self-image and increased stress.

      Phenylketonuria (PKU) transitions in the early years

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      Children growing up with phenylketonuria (PKU) need to incorporate health care into their normal routines. Read about encouraging proper development.

      Depression: Overview

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      Depression is different from situational or short-term sadness. Learn about what causes depression, how common it is in children and teens, and what you can do to help your child.

      Celiac disease: How to be a self-advocate and communicate about your health

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      It can be challenging to share information about your celiac disease and gluten-free diet. Learn communication skills that can help you get the support you need to take care of yourself.

      Late effects of cancer treatment

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      Late effects of cancer treatment may occur months or years after treatment has finished. Learn about the types of late effects, how to minimize your risk and where to find more information.

      Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): Overview

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      Find out the main factors contributing to OCD, its key features, and what you can do to help your child.

      How do I self-monitor for late effects of cancer treatment?

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      Learn practical tips to help you self-monitor for late effects of cancer treatments and answers to some commonly asked questions.

      Self-efficacy in children

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      ​​Learn why self-efficacy is important for academic success and well-being in children.

      Teenagers with diabetes

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

      Impact of cancer on sexuality

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      Learn how to start a conversation with your teenager about sexuality, and how having cancer and going through treatment can impact their sexuality.

      Self-esteem

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      Learn about self-esteem and how to improve the way you feel about your value and self-worth.

      Hemophilia and self-infusion

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      Teens living with hemophilia can learn tips on how to give self-infusions.

      Brain tumours and self-image

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      Find out how your child's self-esteem may be affected by changes in appearance resulting from brain tumour treatment.

      Self-image and changes to appearance from leukemia

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      Learn how to help your child accept changes in appearance caused by leukemia treatment.

      Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Signs and symptoms

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      The main symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are divided into four categories. Learn about these symptoms and about diagnosis.

      Sickle cell disease: Letting your body adjust to activity

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      Learn about creating an activity plan that helps you build up your activity level over time, how to know if you've done too much activity and what to do if you don't feel you have enough energy to be active.

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