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• Food Allergies: How to Cope for Teens

  
  

  With food allergies, preventing a reaction means avoiding that food entirely. But sometimes allergens can be hidden in places you don't expect. Here are tips on living with a food allergy.

• Dwarfism: Emily's Story (Video) for Teens

  
  

  Emily was adopted from Russia, where she was born with a type of dwarfism. In this video, she talks about her life philosophy and how she overcame the many hurdles she faced.

• Emily's Story: Little Person, Big Life (Dwarfism) for Kids

  
  

  Emily was adopted from Russia, where she was born with a type of dwarfism. In this video, she talks about how she handles the challenge of being smaller than most people.

• Grief for Teens

  
  

  The death of a loved one can mean a big change in your life. It takes time to cope with your loss and find ways to adapt.

• Diabetes: Dealing With Feelings for Teens

  
  

  It's perfectly normal for people with diabetes to feel sad, angry, confused, upset, alone, embarrassed, and even jealous. After all, these are natural emotions that everyone feels from time to time. But how can you cope?

• How Negative Emotions Help for Teens

  
  

  All emotions tell us something about ourselves and our situation, even negative ones. Find out how they can be helpful.

• Tourette Syndrome for Parents

  
  

  Tourette syndrome is a condition that causes uncontrolled sudden, repetitive muscle movements and sounds known as tics.

• 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.

• Diabetes: Dealing With Feelings for Parents

  
  

  If your child has diabetes, you may spend a lot of time thinking about the physical effects. But it's also important to understand the emotional issues surrounding a diabetes diagnosis.

• Cutting & Self-Injury for Teens

  
  

  It can be hard to understand, but people who self-injure sometimes do it because it actually makes them feel better. They are overflowing with emotions - like sadness, depression, or anger - that they have trouble expressing.