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  • 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.

  • Preventing Premature Birth for Parents


    Babies who are born premature — before 37 weeks of pregnancy — can have health problems that last their whole lives. Learn ways to prevent early labor and have a healthy pregnancy.

  • Pregnancy (Topic Center) for Parents


    Advice and information for expectant parents.

  • A to Z: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) for Parents


    Learn about mental health disorders and causes of low self-esteem and negative thoughts about body image.

  • What's a Primary Care Physician (PCP)? for Parents


    PCPs are health care providers that offer routine checkups, vaccines, and non-emergency medical care. Learn more about PCPs and how to choose a great one.

  • Eating Disorders for Teens


    Eating disorders are problems that affect a person’s eating behaviors as well as attitudes and feelings about food and their body. This article for teens describes how different eating disorders impact a person's health and emotions.

  • About Teen Suicide for Parents


    When a teen commits suicide, everyone is affected. The reasons behind a suicide or attempted suicide can be complex, but often there are warning signs.

  • Female Athlete Triad for Teens


    Female athlete triad is a combination of three conditions: disordered eating, amenorrhea (loss of a girl's period), and osteoporosis (a weakening of the bones).

  • Bipolar Disorder for Teens


    Bipolar disorder causes extreme ups and downs in a person’s mood and energy. With the right treatment, people with bipolar can learn to manage their moods.

  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) for Teens


    For some people, worries about appearance become extreme and upsetting, interfering with their lives, a condition called body dysmorphic disorder.

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