During surgery, your child will receive anesthesia. This is medicine that causes your child to relax or fall asleep, and not feel pain during surgery. See below for more information about different types of anesthesia.

Help your child get ready for surgery by learning more about the operating room staff and the kind of equipment they might see. Knowing what to expect can help you and your child feel more comfortable about surgery.

Knowing what to expect can help you and your child feel better about surgery. This sheet gives an overview of what happens on the day of surgery. It also gives suggestions on how to help your child recover afterward.

Here is an immunization schedule for teens based on the latest CDC National Immunization Program recommendations.

Your teen has recently been diagnosed with a chronic illness. There are things you can do to help you and your teen cope.

Teens on average need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep at night. But most don't get the amount of sleep they need. School, friends, homework, activities, television, and the computer may all have a higher priority for a teen than sleep. Sleep deprivation can have serious consequences for a teen's health and well-being.

For some teens, anxiety can get so bad it causes problems in daily life. Learn about anxiety disorders in teens, including symptoms, types, and treatment.

Depression is a mood disorder. This means that the condition affects your child's mood and behavior. No one is exactly sure what causes depression. It is known that depression is associated with changes in levels of certain chemicals in the brain. These chemicals affect the ability to feel and experience pleasure.

Does your teen weigh more than is healthy? Extra weight can cause health problems now and in the future. Being overweight can also cause emotional issues. Your child’s healthcare provider may have suggested that your child lose weight. Here are tips and suggestions to help your child meet that goal.

An eating disorder is an intense focus on weight, appearance, and body image that causes abnormal eating patterns and changes in other behavior. Here's what you need to know about teens and eating disorders.