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Help Stop Teenage Suicide
Category:: safety_and_prevention
Gambling: Not a Safe Thrill
Category:: adolescents
Many Americans gamble for fun. However, for young people, gambling may become a serious addiction. The chances of a young gambler getting “hooked” are far greater than those of an adult.
Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia
Category:: adolescents
The 2 most well-known eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.Anorexia is self-starvation. Bulimia is a disorder in which a person eats large amounts of food (binges) and then tries to undo the effects of the binge in some way, usually by ridding the body of the food that was eaten.
Deciding to Wait
Category:: safety_and_prevention
No matter what you’ve heard, read, or seen, not everyone your age is having sex, including oral sex and intercourse. In fact, more than half of all teens choose to wait until they’re older to have sex. If you have already had sex but are unsure if you should again, then wait before having sex […]
Managing Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity: Tips for Families—Mental Health Toolkit
Category:: adolescents
Inattention and impulsivity are normal for young children. But by the time they’re in school, most children can pay attention for a longer time and can think and plan before they act. If your school-aged child behaves more like what you would expect from a younger child, this behavior may be a sign
