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Diabetes Coping With Your Feelings About Your Diet

Actionset Overview Our emotions influence what we eat, when we eat, and how much we eat. So negative feelings can interfere with your ability to follow your diet for diabetes. If you feel that …
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Talking About Suicide to Someone You're Worried About

… the danger. The more detailed their plan, the higher the risk. But take all talk of suicide … the danger. The more detailed their plan, the higher the risk. But take all talk of suicide …
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Talking With Your Child About Sex

Overview All children have sexual feelings. These feelings are a normal part of growth and development. Talking about sex can be awkward, but the earlier you start the discussion, the better prepared …
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Helping Your School-Age Child Learn About the Body

… you are the ideal teacher to help your child learn about sex. Open communication … the details about sexuality that a child who is about to enter puberty may need to have … as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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Personal Stories About Choosing Birth Control Methods

… going to be tested for STIs. But my doctor tells me that if you don't have symptoms, … going to be tested for STIs. But my doctor tells me that if you don't have symptoms, …
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Teaching Older Children and Teens About Consent

Overview Asking for consent means asking someone for permission to do something. An example might be asking if it's okay to touch someone or be physically close to them. Someone gives consent when …
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FAQ about Testing Orders

… about post-exposure prophylaxis, see HealthLinkBC File #97 – Contact with Blood and … with the application? The exposed individual files the following documents with the … disclosing confidential information? The prohibition against disclosing information that …
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Teens Helping a Friend Who's Talking About Suicide

Overview It may be scary or upsetting to hear a friend talk about wanting to die. But it gives you a chance to help. Talking to your friend about suicide doesn't make it more likely to happen. …
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Teens Talking About a Difficult Topic With Your Parent or Guardian

… Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Andrew … Littlefield PhD - Psychology, Behavioral Health Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Andrew …
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Talking to Your Child About Appropriate Online Behavior

Overview Children and teens may relish the freedom to explore the internet, but that freedom may feel scary to parents. Adults are more aware of the risks that young people face online. Having open …