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Preventing Teen Suicide
“13 Reasons Why” has started an important conversation about teen suicide, why it happens, and how parents and communities can…
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LGBTQ Mental Health Issues
LGBTQ teens and young adults are at a greater risk for poor mental health than other youth. As a parent,…
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Your Child’s Mental Health
Good mental health is an important part of a child’s overall health. There are many ways adults can help children…
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Depression in Children and Teens
It is common for children and teens to be depressed. Learn how to recognize and help your young one who…
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Depression | Coping With Suicidal Thoughts
Read about how to cope with depression and suicidal thoughts.
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Depression
Depression is a mood disorder that affects people of all ages and is different for everyone. A person who has…
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Ways to Control Pain Outside of Opioids
Opioids are powerful medicines that treat pain. However, they can be addictive. Your doctor may be able to help you…
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Coping with a Family Member’s Opioid Addiction
Watching someone you care about struggle with addiction is incredibly difficult. Educate yourself how best to help them while taking…
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Prescription and OTC Drug Abuse
The abuse of both prescription and over-the-counter medicines is an epidemic. Ask your doctor how to safely treat pain to…
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Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal of Opioid Drugs
It’s important to take opioids exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You should also take care storing and disposing of…
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Opioid Addiction
An opioid addiction is a powerful urge to use opioids. These are medicines that are used to relieve pain, such…
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Living With Diabetes: How a CGM Can Help
Using a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGM) can help some patients who have diabetes keep their blood glucose level from…
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Symptom Checker
Our trusted Symptom Checker is written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals. Find a possible diagnosis by choosing…
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Foot Problems
There are a variety of conditions that can cause pain and discomfort to our feet. Use this chart to help…
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Fever in Infants and Children
Because young children are not able to hold a thermometer in their mouths, their temperature may be checked rectally or…
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Fever
A fever is defined as a temperature 1° or more above the normal 98.6°. Minor infections may cause mild or…
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Feeding Problems in Infants and Children
Feeding problems are often frustrating, especially if the baby wakes often or cries during the night. Follow this chart for…
