After Cleft Lip or Palate Surgery

Your child recently had surgery to help repair their cleft lip or cleft palate or both. As your child recovers, take these steps to help make sure that they heal correctly.

When Your Child Has a Cleft Lip

The word cleft means split or separation. Your child's upper lip is split because it didn't form correctly as they developed in the womb.

Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Anxiety can fill you with worry and fear. Sometimes anxiety is healthy. But for some people, anxiety gets so bad it causes problems in daily life. If you find yourself in a constant state of anxiety, you may have an anxiety disorder called generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Treating Panic Disorder with Medicine

Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by panic attacks. A panic attack is a sudden, intense fear that lasts for several minutes when there is no real danger. If you have panic disorder, your healthcare provider may prescribe 1 or more medicines for treatment. Here's what you need to know.

Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Therapy

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety disorder. It can happen after you go through an extreme trauma, such as a car crash or combat. With PTSD, you constantly relive the trauma through nightmares, intrusive memories, and flashbacks. Therapy (also called counseling) is a very helpful treatment for PTSD.

For Parents: Helping Your Teen Eat Healthy

Kids begin making their own food decisions as they grow older. You can't always have the final say. That's why you need to help your teen develop healthy eating habits. Start by following these suggestions.

For Parents: Helping Your Teen Be Active

Kids are never too old for active play. Moving around builds strong muscles and bones. And being active helps your teen stay at a healthy weight. Encourage any kind of activity your teen enjoys, whether it's alone or with friends.