Discover the causes and rates of post-traumatic stress disorder in children and teens.
Suicide can result from many factors. Find out about the leading causes.
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.
Learn about the specialists who will be part of your care prior to, during and after your transplant.
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.
Learn about RED-S, a syndrome caused by not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of daily physical activity.
Learn about chronic pain in teenagers and the effect that it may have. Pain management, responsibilities, drinking and drug use are discussed.
Genetic counselling is a process that provides information and support to individuals and families at risk of, or with, a genetic condition.
Learn how the family support team can help you cope during your child's blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy.
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.
Discover how best to manage the emotional, social and financial impact of limb lengthening and reconstruction.
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.
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.
Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.
Learn how to make the most of your network to get the support you need when a child has a long-term illness.
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.
In this section of the site, you will learn about the issues children born with congenital heart condition may face at different ages.
It's up to your child who they talk to about their personal information and what details they choose to share. Find out tips to help your child talk to others about sensitive topics and what to do when others share their personal information without their consent.
Learn how psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help your child cope with anxiety.
Read about family support teams, which may include a social worker, chaplain, patient rep, patient representative, and a bioethics consultant.
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.
Discover the causes of behavioural disorders and when to seek help about a child's behaviour.
Having a child with heart disease is a strain for the whole family. Various different health professionals can provide support in difficult times.
Learn about how to support your physical, mental and social health when you have a chronic condition.
