Teen Health

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:

• Should I see my doctor for acne?
• Fitness.
• Headaches: Managing headaches.
• Quitting Tobacco Use.

Parents can find information about common concerns in topics such as:

• Talking With Children About Sex.
• Substance abuse: Dealing with teen substance abuse.
• Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years.
• Anorexia and Bulimia.

More Information

• Health Topics
• Medications
• Make a Wise Decision
• Take Action

Health Topics

Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older

Acne Vulgaris

Alcohol Effects on a Fetus

Anorexia Nervosa

Asperger's Syndrome

Asthma in Teens and Adults

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism

Binge Eating Disorder

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens

Bulimia Nervosa

Bullying

Child Abuse and Neglect

Constipation, Age 12 and Older

Depression in Children and Teens

Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older

Domestic Violence

Down Syndrome

Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older

Early Disease Detection

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

Healthy Weight

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

Nausea and Vomiting, Age 4 and Older

Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests

Quitting Tobacco Use

Rash, Age 12 and Older

Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older

Reye's 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

Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older

Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults

Vaccine Information Statements

Medications

Antipsychotics for child and teen bipolar disorder

Cephalosporins for urinary tract infections (UTIs)

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)

Make a Wise Decision

Should I schedule a doctor visit to discuss my child's bed-wetting?

Should I see my doctor for acne?

Should I take isotretinoin for severe acne?

Should I treat my child's bed-wetting?

Should my child take medications to treat depression?

Take Action

ADHD: Helping your child get the most out of school

ADHD: Helping your child get things done

Bipolar disorder in children: Helping your child prevent manic episodes

Diabetes in children: Dealing with low blood sugar

Grief: Helping teens with grief

Headaches: Managing a headache

Substance abuse: Dealing with teen substance use

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Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: May 6, 2008
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
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