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?
• Managing a headache
• Quitting Tobacco Use

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

• Talking With Your Teenager About Sex
• Responding to teen substance abuse
• Anorexia and Bulimia

More Information

• Health Topics
• Medical Tests
• 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 Weight

Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older

Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older

Immunizations

Infectious Mononucleosis

Interactive Tool: Is Your Child at a Healthy Weight?

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 Your Teenager About Sex

Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Type 2 Diabetes

Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older

Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults

Vaccine Information Statements

Medical Tests

Mononucleosis Tests

Medications

Antipsychotics for child and teen bipolar disorder

Cephalosporins 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

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for depression in children and teens

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

Dealing with low blood sugar in children taking only oral medication for diabetes

Helping teens who are grieving

Helping your child with ADHD accomplish tasks at home

How to help your child with ADHD be successful in school

Managing a headache

Managing a manic episode in a child or teen

Responding to teen substance use

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Author:	Lila Havens	Last Updated September 1, 2006
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
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