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      ADHD: Treatment with medications

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

      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.

      ADHD: Signs and symptoms

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

      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.

      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.

      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.

      ADHD: How to help your child at home

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      Find out how structure, consistency and clear communication can help you support a child with ADHD symptoms.

      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.

      ADHD: Communicating with your child's school

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      Find out how to work with your child's school to support your child with ADHD.

      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.

      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.

      Bipolar disorder: Overview

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

      Alcohol

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      Learn about alcohol and the associated health risks. Knowing the short- and long-term effects can help you make decisions about using alcohol.

      Teenagers and chronic pain

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

      Risks of opioids for sickle cell disease

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      Opioids are powerful medications that can have risks of physical dependence, tolerance and addiction even if taken exactly as prescribed and without any side effects. Learn about these risks and how to work with your child's health-care team to prevent overdose.

      Risks of opioids

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      Opioids are powerful medications that can have risks of physical dependence, tolerance and addiction even if you take them exactly as prescribed and without any side effects. Learn about these risks and how to work with your health-care team to prevent overdose.

      Bipolar disorder: Signs and symptoms

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      ​Discover the main symptoms of bipolar disorder and how they appear in children and teens.

      Lifestyle choices for children with heart disease

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      Read about lifestyle choices. Major life decisions should be made keeping in mind how the heart condition will influence overall health and well-being.

      Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Overview

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

      Epilepsy and learning

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      Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.

      Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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      Learn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and what you can do to help your child at home and at school.

      Health specialties and medications impacted by pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing

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      Learn about the various health specialties and medications that have established pharmacogenetic (PGx) guidelines to help inform medication prescribing and treatment decisions for your child.

      Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Treatment with psychotherapy and medications

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      Find out how psychotherapy and SSRIs can help treat PTSD in children and teens.

      Psychological therapy and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      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.

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