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Teenager drinkingAs a parent it can be hard to speak openly with your teenager about any concerns for their health and wellbeing, but this is often the best way you can support them.

This section looks in detail at a variety of areas of emotional and physical wellbeing; from depression to eating disorders, fitness to body image and beyond. Read on for tips, tales, Q&As and information to support you...

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17 year old self-harming
20 October 2009

My son is nearly 17 - he has been quite depressed since he turned 16. His father lives in France and he has a lot of issues with him - wants him to act like a Dad and really talk,...
15 year old showing signs of depression
20 October 2009
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14 August 2009
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Health and Wellbeing message board

Our Message boards are your space to talk parent to parent about everyday parenting dilemmas, to swap ideas and share experiences.

To read or participate in discussions centered around the subject of health and wellbeing, please visit our message board below.

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Coping with change and loss, self-harm, puberty, sexual health, fitness46187by madhouse2000 on 25 August 2010, 15:24


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