Child And Adolescent Psychiatry
Depression - adolescents; Teenage depression
Prevention
Most teenagers feel down sometimes. Having support and good coping skills can help prevent these periods of sadness from leading to more severe depression. Talking openly with your teen can help identify depression early.
Make sure your teen gets professional help to deal with periods of low mood. Identifying and treating depression early may prevent or delay episodes.
In homes with adolescents:
- Do not keep alcohol in the home...
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Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
www.lungusa.org -- The American Lung Associationwww.acaai.org -- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologywww.aaaai.org -- American... Read more »
Other Asthma Treatment for Children and Adolescents
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Diagnosing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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References for Asthma in Children and Adolescents
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAmerican Lung Association Asthma Clinical Research Centers, Peters SP, Anthonisen N, Castro M, Holbrook JT, Irvin CG, et al. Randomized... Read more »
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