Learn about teen health
Acne. Bullying. Depression. Being a teenager can be tough. Whether you're a teen or a parent, it’s smart to learn all you can about teen health issues. Our Learning Center is a great place to start.
Teens can get help with decisions or find how-to tips in topics such as:
Parents can find information about common concerns in topics such as:
- Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.
- Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years.
- Talking With Children About Sex.
Substance abuse: Dealing with teen substance abuse.
More Information
Health Topics
- Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older
- Acne
- Alcohol Effects on a Fetus
- Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behavior
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Asthma action plan
- Asthma in Teens and Adults
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Bullying
- Cerebral Palsy
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Constipation, Age 12 and Older
- Coughs, Age 12 and Older
- Depression in Children and Teens
- Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older
- Domestic Violence
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older
- Early Disease Detection
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Family Life Cycle
- Fever, Age 4 and Older
- Fitness
- Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years
- Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years
- Gynecomastia
- Head Injury, Age 4 and Older
- Healthy Eating for Children
- Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older
- Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older
- Immunizations
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's BMI?
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Klinefelter Syndrome
- Menarche
- Menstrual Cramps
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Nausea and Vomiting, Age 4 and Older
- Normal Menstrual Cycle
- Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests
- Quitting Smoking
- Rash, Age 12 and Older
- Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older
- Reye Syndrome
- Safe Sex
- Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
- Suicidal Thoughts or Threats
- Talking With Children About Sex
- Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- Tourette's Disorder
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes in Children
- Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older
- Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults
- Vaccine Information Statements
- Weight Management
Medications
- Antimalarial medications for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Antipsychotics for child and teen bipolar disorder
- Cephalosporins for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Etanercept for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Fluoroquinolones for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Leukotriene pathway modifiers for long-term control of asthma
- Methadone for alcohol and drug abuse
- Mood stabilizers for child and teen bipolar disorder
- Nitrofurantoin for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Penicillins for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Phenazopyridine for urinary symptoms
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for depression in children and teens
- Sulfonamide and trimethoprim for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Tetracycline for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Trimethoprim for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Take Action
- ADHD: Helping your child get the most out of school
- ADHD: Helping your child get things done
- Asthma: Taking charge of your asthma
- Bipolar disorder in children: Helping your child prevent manic episodes
- Diabetes in children: Dealing with low blood sugar
- Diabetes in children: Preventing high blood sugar
- Grief: Helping teens with grief
- Headaches: Managing a headache
- Substance abuse: Dealing with teen substance use
Credits
| Author | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Last Updated | May 6, 2008 |
| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH | Last Updated: May 6, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine | |
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