When preparing to have scoliosis surgery, it is normal to experience a change in mood, or anxiety. Read about why they occur and tips for managing them.
Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.
Read about what other teenagers with scoliosis went through when they had surgery.
Learn how to replace negative thoughts with more positive thoughts to help reduce stress, tension and pain.
Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and the first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.
Tonic-clonic seizures involve sudden muscle stiffening and contraction, and rhythmic twitching or jerking. Read about their causes and how they can be treated.
Watch video interviews with teens that have had surgery for their scoliosis. Learn about their reasons for deciding to have scoliosis surgery.
Learn about how stress works, how you can recognize when you are feeling stress, and the signs of body and mind stress.
Learn how a SPECT scan helps identify where seizures start in the brain.
Learn how to make the most of your network to get the support you need when a child has a long-term illness.
Listen to what other teens have to say about the impact of cancer on lifestyle and making healthy choices now and in the future.
Learn about possible interactions between cancer treatments and natural health products
Read about what a child will experience in the hours leading up to their epilepsy surgery.
World Hepatitis Day is July 28. Learn about hepatitis C, a virus that affects the liver, and find out how to live with the disease as a teen.
Parents/caregivers may experience a lot of emotions when they learn their child needs surgery. Learn strategies to help you prepare yourself before the surgery so that you can better support your child.
School mates may not understand your scoliosis surgery, and may overreact. Learn tips for communicating with them, as well as preparing for school absences.
Find out what happens when a patient enters the operating room to when they are moved into their room. A guide for what to expect during scoliosis surgery.
Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what do if your child is being bullied or if they are the bully.
Find out what happens during an electroencephalogram before epilepsy surgery.
