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A substance-induced anxiety disorder is when a person has panic attacks or other anxiety symptoms caused by one or more substances.

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.

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.

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

Rheumatic fever is a disease that affects the joints, heart, and central nervous system. It causes inflammation in the body. It is most common in children ages 5 to 15.

An angiodysplasia is an abnormal blood vessel that can form in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Learn about problems it can cause and about how it is diagnosed and treated.

A nasojejunal (N-J) tube goes into your nose and down to the first part of your small intestine to help you get liquid nutrition and medicine. Learn about how the tube is placed and how to care for it.

You have a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in place. This is the flexible tube in a vein in your arm that leads to a large vein near your heart. It is used to give you medicines, fluids, or nutrition as needed. Below is what to expect when it’s time to have your PICC removed.

Autoimmune encephalitis can be life changing. The symptoms may be hard to cope with. Recovery can also take time, sometimes months to a year. It can help to take an active role in your care.