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      Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Overview

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

      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.

      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.

      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.

      Trauma: Treatment and coping methods

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      Learn about the different treatment options for coping with trauma including psychotherapy, medication and coping mechanisms.

      Suicide in children and teens: Overview

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

      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.

      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.

      Social and emotional effects of having leukemia

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      Learn how surviving leukemia can affect a child as they grow up.

      Mental health

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      Find resources on how to support your child's mental health and general well-being through physical activity, sleep and nutrition.

      Anxiety: Types of disorders

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      Learn about the six main types of anxiety disorders and how long the associated signs and symptoms must exist before a diagnosis can be made.

      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.

      Cystic fibrosis overview

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      Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that affects different systems in your body.

      Diabetes in the classroom

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      An overview of what to expect when a child with diabetes starts school and how it will impact their life at school.

      Pain management plan

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      An overview of the components of a pain management plan for children.

      Hemophilia glossary

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      A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.

      An overview of the brain

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      An in-depth overview of the brain and how it works. Read further to find out the different parts of the brain and what they do, how the brain is organized, and what the brain is made of.

      Sickle cell disease: Overview

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      Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. Learn about the signs and symptoms, potential treatments and when to call 911.

      Brain tumours: An overview

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      An overview of the causes, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, environmental risks and treatment of childhood brain tumours.

      Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and diabetes

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      Insulin resistance often accompanies polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Learn more about how PCOS can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.

      Small (pinky) finger duplication (postaxial polydactyly): Overview

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      A duplicated small (pinky) finger (postaxial polydactyly) is the presence of an extra small finger. Learn more about the diagnosis of a duplicated small finger.

      Living with a chronic condition: Overview

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      ​Find out how a chronic condition affects your child's mental health and how to help them adjust to a recent diagnosis.

      Biologic agents and JIA

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      Physical activity: Guidelines for children and teens

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      Learn about the guidelines for daily physical activity, sleep and screen time for babies, children and teens.

      Lifestyle choices and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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