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      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.

      Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Overview

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

      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.

      Gender transitioning

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      Learn more about the options for transitioning and helpful resources for transgender youth and their families.

      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.

      What is transitioning

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      Learn more about the options for transitioning and helpful resources for transgender youth and their families.

      Behavioural disorders: Overview

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      Discover the causes of behavioural disorders and when to seek help about a child's behaviour.

      Opioids: What you need to know

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      Learn about opioid use and overdose, and the steps you can follow to reduce the risks of both prescription and non-medical opioid use.

      Helping families cope following a traumatic injury

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      ​Find out how you can manage your own health while caring for your family after your child experiences a traumatic injury. 

      Helping your teen share personal information, come out and deal with being outed

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      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.

      Psychological effects of disaster on children

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      An easy-to-understand overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of children who have experienced a natural or man-made disaster.

      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.

      Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

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      ​September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.

      Opioids: What you need to know

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      Learn about opioid use and overdose, and the steps you can follow to reduce the risks of both prescription and non-medical opioid use.

      Sharing personal information, coming out and being outed

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      It's up to you who you talk to about your personal information and what details you choose to share. Find out tips to help you talk to others about sensitive topics and what to do when others share your personal information without your consent.

      The circulatory system before and after birth

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      Learn about blood circulation in the body, lungs and heart, before and after birth.

      General surgery

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      The general surgery team focuses on a wide variety of congenital anomalies and acquired diseases of the digestive tract, abdomen, chest and lungs, head and neck, and endocrine organs.

      Forearm fracture

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      A broken forearm requires six to eight weeks in a cast to heal. Read about follow-up appointments and care for your child's arm after the cast has been removed.

      Nursing shift handover and the handover invite

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      Nursing shift handover meetings happen twice each day. They happen at the bedside of each patient and allow the incoming and outgoing nurses to share information. Parents, caregivers and patients are encouraged to be part of these meetings.

      Hybrid procedure

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      The hybrid procedure is sometimes done instead of the Norwood procedure. A heart surgeon and an interventional cardiologist do the procedure.

      Periorbital and orbital cellulitis

      Periorbital and orbital cellulitis are infections around the eye. Learn about what causes these infections, how they differ and how they are treated.

      Biopsies and cancer diagnosis

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      A biopsy allows doctors to look at the tumour cells to diagnose the type of cancer you may have. Find out about the different types of biopsies, why you may need a biopsy and the potential risks.

      Astral 150 non-invasive ventilator

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      Learn how to use the Astral 150 for non-invasive ventilation.

      Thyroid disease and diabetes

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      About 20 to 25% of people with type 1 diabetes will develop thyroid problems. Learn about the causes and symptoms of thyroid disease.

      What does scoliosis look like?

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      There are five different curve patterns in the spines of children with scoliosis. Learn about these, and other physical changes that can occur.

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