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Disabilities, Diseases, and Disorders

Resources on a variety of disabilities, diseases, and disorders that affect teens.
Anxiety Disorders: What are they?
Children and adolescents with anxiety disorders typically experience intense fear, worry, or uneasiness that can last for long periods of time and significantly affect their lives. Learn more here.
Types of Anxiety Disorders
Read about the different types of anxiety disorders.
Pediatric Thyroid Cancer Highest Among Teenage Girls
Thyroid cancer is the third most common tumor malignancy in children. Learn more at the About.com Thyroid site.
Daily Symptom Diary
Starting a daily symptom diary or journal can be a good way to figure out what triggers common childhood problems, like headaches, stomachaches, diarrhea, etc.
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