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  • Helping Your Child Heal After Trauma for Parents


    Kids can recover after trauma with help from therapy and extra support and comfort from parents.

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder for Teens


    Sometimes after experiencing a traumatic event, a person has a strong and lingering reaction known as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Getting treatment and support can make all the difference.

  • How to Heal After Trauma for Teens


    A trauma is any event that’s deeply upsetting, scary, or harmful. It can cause you to fear for your life or safety. Here’s how to help handle the stress, get support, and find ways to cope.

  • Blood Transfusions for Teens


    Millions of people a year get blood transfusions in the United States. This article explains why people need them and who donates the blood used.

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about posttraumatic stress disorder, and how to help students with PTSD.

  • A to Z: Depression for Parents


    Depression is a mood disorder that can affect people of all ages, including kids and teens.

  • Ebola for Parents


    When people with Ebola are correctly diagnosed, isolated, and cared for, the risk of passing the disease to others is low.

  • Cooking With Kids for Parents


    Inviting kids into the kitchen to help you cook can be a great way to create quality together time and help your child learn some basic skills.

  • What Is Stress? for Teens


    Stress is a normal response to life’s changes, pressures, and challenges. It’s a mind-and-body signal that helps you get ready for what’s ahead. Find out more about how stress can help, and how it sometimes holds you back.

  • Storm Stress: Helping Kids Stay Calm for Parents


    Weather events like severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes can be a lot for kids to handle. Here's how to help children feel less stressed.

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