Health

See also:

• Health: Mental Health: Child and Adolescent  (287)
• Kids and Teens: People and Society: Psychology  (59)

• About Our Kids - Information on children's mental health and parenting based on research in child psychiatry, psychology, and child development; sponsored by the New York University Child Study Center.
• Ask The Doctor - Interactive medical question and answer forum about all aspects of child behavior. Questions are replied to by online doctors with an online library of articles on children's problems.
• Build Your Child's Self-Esteem - Dr. Yarnell, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, describes 16 techniques parents and teachers can use to build high, positive self-esteem in their children.
• Children and Trauma: Reactions to the WTC Disaster - Psychologist Michael Fenichel presents internet resources for coping with the trauma and recovery following the attack on the World Trade Center.
• Does Your Child Need Help? - An information pamphlet developed by Parents Involved Network to help families tell the difference between everyday problems and those that may signal more serious distress.
• Tips for Parents: Adolescents - Australian government brochure provides advice on adolescent behavioural topics. [PDF]
• Tips for Parents: Kids 1-4 - Australian government brochure provides advice on building and sustaining young children's emotional well-being. Emphasises the importance of routines. [PDF]
• Tips for Parents: Kids 5-11 - Australian government brochure provides advice on helping children deal with school, loss and change, as well as when to seek professional help. [PDF]