Mental health is an important part of overall health. Therapy is important, but sometimes, psychiatric medication is necessary to improve or maintain our mental health.
Body mass index or BMI: what parents should know
Parents are usually interested in knowing their child’s weight and height percentiles, but they rarely ask directly about body mass index or BMI.
A pharmacist’s guide to safe and proper medication disposal
Medications can have harmful consequences if they are not properly handled. The following steps will help you ensure the medication in your home is properly disposed.
Healthy meals for your family: Tips from a registered dietitian
Looking for help to plan healthy meals for your family? A registered dietitian at CHOC Children’s walks parents through a few features of the USDA Choose My Plate program.
6 do’s and don’ts of concussion
As a parent or coach, knowing what to do after concussions occur is important. A CHOC Children’s pediatrifc neurologist offers tips on what to do and what not to do.
How teens can deal with bullying: Teen advisers weigh in
One in five students age 12-18 in the U.S. have experienced bullying. CHOC Children’s teen advisers and CHOC psychologists weigh in on how to help.
