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Child Development

Affluenza: Is the Wealthy Kid a Healthy Kid?
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Best Sports for Your Child
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Building Your Baby’s Language Skills - Birth to 12 months
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada

Building Your Preschooler’s Language Skills (3 to 5 years)
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada

Building Your Toddler’s Language Skills (1-3 years)
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada

Challenging Behaviour
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia

Defining Dyslexia
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Gifted Children
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Hearing and Speech Development
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Helicopter Parenting
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Helping your child with counting
Source:New South Wales Department of Education and Training - Australia

Helping Your Child Develop Organizational Skills
Source: New York University Child Study Center

How Can I Help My Young Child to Become a Reader?
Source: University of Minnesota

How Parents Can Facilitate Social Success for Their Children
Source: New York University Child Study Center

The Impact of Media and Television on Children
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Indicators of Independence
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Internet At Home
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Language Abilities and Difficulties
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Language Development
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Learning Disability or Learning Difference?
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Noncompliance
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Organizational Skills for School Success
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Perfectionism: When Straight A's Are Not Enough
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Play is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 0-2½ years
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Play is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 2½-5 years
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Self-esteem in young children under five
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Siblings—Rivalry and Reality
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Sibling Rivalry
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Sports: More than Just Fun
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Starting a New School: Learning the Ropes and Forming Friendships
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Successful Grade Transition
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Tips for Talking with Parents about Development
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Watching Your Child Grow (Child Development Milestones)
Source: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Arlington, VA

What Does It Mean When My Young Child is “Assessed”?
Source: University of Minnesota

Child Mental Health

Anger: Helping Children Cope
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Anxiety in Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Helping children with concentration problems
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Girls
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Bullies and Victims: What a Parent Can Do
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Bullying
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Challenging Behaviour
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia

Children and Stress
Source: Alameda Alliance for Health - Almeda County, California

Children and Trauma
Source: International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies

Choosing a Mental Health Professional for Children
Source: NYU Child Study Center

Dealing with feelings
Source: WGBH Educational Foundation - Boston, Massachusetts

Depression in Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Depression in Children and Adolescents
Source: NYU Child Study Center

Disruptive Disorders in Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Getting Along with Friends
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Helping Children Adjust to Divorce
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Is My Child Quiet or Could it be a Disorder
Source: NYU Child Study Center

Kids and Anxiety: When It's More Than Just "Jitters"
Source: NYU Child Study Center

Managing Behavior at Home
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Preventing Youth Suicide
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Psychotherapies for Children and Adolescents
Source: NYU Child Study Center

School Anxiety
Source: NYU Child Study Center

Self-Injury: Definitions and Descriptions
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Sleepovers and Sleep-Away Camp: Helping Children with Separation Anxiety
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Stress and Children
Source: NYU Child Study Center

Stress - It Affects Children Too
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Talking to Kids About Terrorism and War in Iraq

Source: New York University Child Study Center

Tuning In To Your Child’s Temperament
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Child Nutrition

See also:

Baby's First Foods
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Better Health for Mother and Baby
Source: Nutrition for New Americans Project

Building Blocks For Health: Eating well for 2-5 year olds
Source: Health Information East London - National Health Service, U.K

Childhood Obesity
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Childhood Obesity
Source: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Arlington, VA

Eat Well. Stay Fit.
Source: WGBH Educational Foundation - Boston, Massachusetts

Family Meals - FAST, Healthful!
Source: State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Fat in Foods: How Much for Kids?
Source: State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Feeding Your Baby Birth to 8 Months
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health

Feeding Your Baby 6 to 12 Months
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health

Feeding Your 1 to 2 Year Old
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health

Feeding Your 3 to 5 Year Old
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health

Food Allergies, OR just Food Fussiness?
Source: State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Foods To Grow On: Birth-12 month
Source: State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Give Your Baby a Healthy Start
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health

Good Food for Kids
Source: Nutrition for New Americans Project

Healthy Choices for Kids
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health

Mealtime Madness for Children Ages 1-5
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Milk For Kids With Lactose Intolerance
Source: State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children
Source: College of Natural Resources, University of California - Berkeley

Starting your baby on family foods
Source: Health Information East London - National Health Service, U.K

Supplements…Do Kids Need Them?
Source: State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Tips for Feeding Young Kids 2 to 5 Years Old
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health

Understanding Childhood Obesity
Source: New York University Child Study Center

What are some healthy lunches for children?
Source: Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants - Canada

What is a healthy diet for children?
Source: Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants - Canada

Child Safety

See also:

Baby Walkers and Play Centres
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Child Safety
Source: Office of Immigrant Assistance Publications - California

Injury Prevention: Make Sure Your Kids Play Safe
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Lead and Health - Is Your Family at Risk
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Lead - Your Safe Home
Source: University of Minnesota Extension Service

Lead Poisoning: Steps to Lower Your Child's Blood Lead Poising
Source: Minnesota Department of Health

Mouth Guards
Source: California Dental Association

A Parent's Guide to Child Safety
Source: Houston Police Department - Houston, Texas

Children

See also:

Affluenza: Is the Wealthy Kid a Healthy Kid?
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Anger: Helping Children Cope
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Appendectomy for a Child
Source: Health Information Translations

Are you 11-19 years old? Then you need to be vaccinated against these serious diseases!
Source: Immunization Action Coalition

Asthma and Children: a Guide to Coping
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia/Healthy Roads Media

Video

Audio

Asthma Basics: Kids
Source: Asthma Society of Canada

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Helping children with concentration problems
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Girls
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Bedwetting
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia

Being a parent can be tough
Source: Community Services, New South Wales - Australia

Best Sports for Your Child
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Booster Seat Safety
Source: Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center - Seattle, Washington

Bronchiolitis
Soucre: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia

Building Blocks For Health: Eating well for 2-5 year olds
Source: Health Information East London - National Health Service, U.K

Bullies and Victims: What a Parent Can Do
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Bullying
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Car and Home: Smoke Free Zone Campaign
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Caring for Your Children's Teeth
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia

Challenging Behaviour
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia

Chickenpox
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Chickenpox
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Chickenpox
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia

Child Care for Young Children: Choosing Quality Child Care
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Child Safety
Source: Office of Immigrant Assistance Publications - California

Childhood Obesity
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Childhood Obesity
Source: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Arlington, VA

Children and Trauma
Source: International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies

Children's infectious diseases
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Choose water as a drink
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Constipation
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia

Cough and Cold
Source: Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA

Crushing Ciprofloxacin Pills for Your Child
Source: Health Information Translations

Dealing with feelings
Source: WGBH Educational Foundation - Boston, Massachusetts

Defining Dyslexia
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Dental Information for Moms and Moms-to-Be
Source:California Dental Association

Developmental Screening
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Diarrhea
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Disruptive Disorders in Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Do Dads Really Make a Difference?
Source: University of Minnesota

Ear Ache (Otitis Media)
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Early Childhood Caries
Source: California Dental Association

Early Childhood Milestone Map
Source: Autism Speaks

Eat more fruit and vegetables
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Elementary School Age Children and Their Eyes
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Family Health and Child Health
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Fathers: A Crucial Ingredient in Academic Success
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Febrile convulsions
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia

Feeding Your 1 to 2 Year Old
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health

Feeding Your 3 to 5 Year Old
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health

Fever
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia

Fever
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Fever and Acetaminophen (Tylenol ©)
Source: Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA

Fluoride
Source: California Dental Association

Gastroenteritis
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia

Get Active Each Day
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Getting Along with Friends
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Getting Ready for Your Child's Shots: Tips for a Successful Clinic Visit
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Gifted Children
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Giving Doxycycline Pills to Your Child
Source: Health Information Translations

Guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Head Injury
Source: University of Michigan - Japanese Family Health Program

Japanese 日本語

Head Lice
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Head Lice Advice
Source: WGBH Educational Foundation - Boston, Massachusetts

Healthier Snacks
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Healthy Choices for Kids
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health

Helicopter Parenting
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Helping your child with counting
Source:New South Wales Department of Education and Training - Australia

Helping Children Adjust to Divorce
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Hepatitis C Virus
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia

Hives (Urtricia)
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Homework
Source: New York University Child Study Center

How Can I Help My Young Child to Become a Reader?
Source: University of Minnesota

How to Approach Drug Issues with Your Family
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

How to Get Your Child and Teen Involved in the Community
Source: New York University Child Study Center

How Parents Can Facilitate Social Success for Their Children
Source: New York University Child Study Center

The Impact of Media and Television on Children
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Impetigo
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Impetigo
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Incontinence: Solutions for common bladder problems
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Indicators of Independence
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Infants and Children Learn About Eating
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada

Infectious diseases in children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Insect Bites
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Internet At Home
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Is My Child Quiet or Could it be a Disorder
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Keep Your Child's Mouth Healthy
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Learning About Asthma
Source: WGBH Educational Foundation - Boston, Massachusetts

Learning Disability or Learning Difference?
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Lice
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Lying
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Managing Behavior at Home
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Managing Childhood Asthma
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Measles
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Meningitis
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Meningitis
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Milestone Information
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Misbehavior & Discipline
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Mumps
Source: Boston Public Health Commission

Noncompliance
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children
Source: College of Natural Resources, University of California - Berkeley

Open Wide (Oral Health)
Source: WGBH Educational Foundation - Boston, Massachusetts

Organizational Skills for School Success
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Otitis Media
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Pain in Children and Adolescents
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Passive Smoking
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia

Perfectionism: When Straight A's Are Not Enough
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Play is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 0-2½ years
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Play is all about learning - A guide to play for parents of children 2½-5 years
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Rubella (German Measles)
Source: Massachusetts Department of Health

Self-Esteem
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Self-esteem in young children under five
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Siblings—Rivalry and Reality
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Sibling Rivalry
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Skin Care in Babies and Young Children
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Sleeping
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Sleeping Disorders
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Sore Throat
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Sports: More than Just Fun
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Starting a New School: Learning the Ropes and Forming Friendships
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Stay Active with Asthma!
Source: WGBH Educational Foundation - Boston, Massachusetts

Staying Healthy: Ages 0-3
Sources: Central Coast Alliance for Health - Santa Cruz/Monterey Counties, California

Staying Healthy: Ages 4-8
Sources: Central Coast Alliance for Health - Santa Cruz/Monterey Counties, California

Staying Healthy: Ages 9-11
Sources: Central Coast Alliance for Health - Santa Cruz/Monterey Counties, California

Staying Healthy: Ages 12-17
Sources: Central Coast Alliance for Health - Santa Cruz/Monterey Counties, California

Staying Healthy: Ages 18+
Sources: Central Coast Alliance for Health - Santa Cruz/Monterey Counties, California

Successful Grade Transition
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Talking to Kids About Terrorism and War in Iraq
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Temper Tantrums
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Tics
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Tinea (Ringworm and Athlete's Foot)
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

Toilet Training
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Tuning In To Your Child’s Temperament
Source: New York University Child Study Center

What is Tourette Syndrome?
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Understanding Childhood Obesity
Source: New York University Child Study Center

Upper Respiratory Infections
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Urinary tract infection
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia

Vomitting
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Vomiting and Diarrhea
Source: Harborview Medical Center - Seattle, WA

Warts in Children
Source: St. Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne, Australia

What are some healthy lunches for children?
Source: Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants - Canada

What Does It Mean When My Young Child is “Assessed”?
Source: University of Minnesota

What is a healthy diet for children?
Source: Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants - Canada

What is Tourette Syndrome?
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Young Children and Their Eyes
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Colon Cancer

Bowel Cancer
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund

Bowel Cancer [Booklet]
Source: Hong Kong Cancer Fund

Colon Cancer
Source: Federation of Chinese American and Chinese Canadian Medical Societies

Colon Testing Can Save Your Life
Source: American Cancer Society

Colonoscopy Test Preparation with Fleets
Source: EthnoMed/Healthyway Software

Colonoscopy Test Preparation with Golytely
Source: EthnoMed/Healthyway Software

Colorectal Cancer [Booklet]
Source: Chinese Community Health Resource Center - San Francisco, CA

Colorectal Cancer
Source: EthnoMed/Healthy Roads Media

Video

Audio

Colorectal Cancer: 5 Screening Tests
Source: EthnoMed/Healthy Roads Media

Video

Audio

Colorectal Cancer: Who Is at Risk?
Source: EthnoMed/Healthy Roads Media

Video

Audio

Facts on Colorectal Cancer
Source: Chinese Community Health Resource Center - San Francisco, CA

Finding bowel cancer early

Source: Cancer Council of South Australia

Get Checked! 50 or Older? Get a Colonoscopy to Prevent Colon Cancer
Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Dementia

Alzheimer's Disease
Source: Family Caregiver Alliance

Communicating with Someone with Dementia
Source: Alzheimer's Society - UK

Dementia: Dealing with Aggressive Behaviour
Source: Alzheimer's Society - UK

Dementia: What is dementia?
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Caring for someone who lives alone
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Diagnosing dementia
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Early planning
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Changed Behaviours
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Communication
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Later Stages of Dementia
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Taking a break
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dementia: Wandering
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Diagnosis and Assessment of Dementia
Source: Alzheimer's Society - UK

Progression of Dementia
Source: Alzheimer's Society - UK

Understanding and Respecting the Person with Dementia
Source: Alzheimer's Society - UK

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease [Four Part Video]
Source: Department for the Aging - New York City Understanding Alzheimer's Disease - Part I

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease - Part II

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease - Part III

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease - Part IV

What is Alzheimer's Disease?
Source: Alzheimer's Society - UK

What is Dementia?
Source: Alzheimer's Society - UK

Worried about your memory?
Source: Alzheimer's Australia

Dental Health

Amalgam
Source: California Dental Association

Bad Breath
Source: California Dental Association

Caring for babies' teeth
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Caring for Your Children's Teeth
Source: Children's Hospital at Westmead - Australia

Cavities
Source: California Dental Association

Common Oral Problems
Source: Department of Health, Oral Health Education Unit - Hong Kong

Cosmetic Dentistry
Source: California Dental Association

Dental Benefits/Insurance
Source: California Dental Association

Dental Care and Hygiene
Source: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Arlington, VA

Dental Emergencies
Source: California Dental Association

Dental Implants
Source: California Dental Association

Dental Information for Moms and Moms-to-Be
Source:California Dental Association

Dental Team
Source: California Dental Association

Dentures
Source: California Dental Association

Did You Know? Good Oral Health Means Good Overall Health
Source: California State Board of Pharmacy

Dry Mouth
Source: California Dental Association

Early Childhood Caries
Source: California Dental Association

Fluoride
Source: California Dental Association

General Anesthesia and Oral Sedation
Source: California Dental Association

Gingivitis
Source: Health Information Translations

Grills
Source: California Dental Association

Grinding of Teeth
Source: California Dental Association

Gum Disease
Source: California Dental Association

Health History Form
Source: MetLife Dental and the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

Healthy Smiles for Adults
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Keep Your Child's Mouth Healthy
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Know Your Teeth
Source: Department of Health, Oral Health Education Unit - Hong Kong

Meth Mouth
Source: California Dental Association

Mouth Guards
Source: California Dental Association

Nutrition and Oral Health
Source: California Dental Association

Open Wide (Oral Health)
Source: WGBH Educational Foundation - Boston, Massachusetts

Oral Cancer
Source: California Dental Association

Oral Care Products
Source: Department of Health, Oral Health Education Unit - Hong Kong

Oral Care Tips
Source: Department of Health, Oral Health Education Unit - Hong Kong

Oral Diseases
Source: Department of Health, Oral Health Education Unit - Hong Kong

Oral Treatment
Source: Department of Health, Oral Health Education Unit - Hong Kong

Oral Health
Source: California Dental Association

Orthodontics
Source: California Dental Association

Pregnancy and Dental Health
Source: California Dental Association

Pregnancy and Oral Disease
Source: Department of Health, Oral Health Education Unit - Hong Kong

Preventive Oral Care
Source: California Dental Association

Receding Gums
Source: California Dental Association

Sealants
Source: California Dental Association

Seniors
Source: California Dental Association

Smokeless Tobacco
Source: California Dental Association

Take Good Care of Your Mouth and Teeth
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Toothache
Source: Health Information Translations

Whitening
Source: California Dental Association

Wisdom Teeth
Source: California Dental Association

X-Rays
Source: California Dental Association

Xylitol
Source: California Dental Association

Depression

See also:

Mental Health

Alcohol and Depression
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Antenatal Edinburgh Scale
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Beyond Sadness: A Guide to Depresion
Source: University of Michigan Depression Center

Depression
Source: University Health Network - Toronto, Canada

Depression
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Chinese 中文
English (HTML)

Depression: Know the Signs - Get Help Early
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Depression during pregnancy and early parenthood
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Depression in Children
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Depression in Children and Adolescents
Source: NYU Child Study Center

Depression in Older Adults
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Depression in People with Learning Disability
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Depression in the Workplace
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Diabetes: Recognizing and Handling Depression
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Facts About Depression
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Geriatric Depression Scale
Source: Aging Clinical Research Center (ACRC) - Stanford University/ VA Palo Alto Health Care System, California

Healing the Spirit: Treatment of Depression Among the Asian Elderly [Video]
Source: Asian Pacific Fund in partnership with the Stanford Geriatric Education Center and AARP

Major Depression
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness

Men Behaving Sadly
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Post-Natal Depression
Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists - United Kingdom

Chinese 中文
English (HTML)

Sad Feelings After Childbirth
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

What is a Depressive Disorder?
Source: Multicultural Mental Health Australia

Diabetes

See also:

Diabetic Diet

A1C, Blood Pressure and LDL Cholesterol Plan
Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI) - Joslin Diabetes Center

Diabetes
Source: Diabetes UK

Diabetes
Source: Federation of Chinese American and Chinese Canadian Medical Societies

Diabetes: Are you at risk?
Source: Diabetes UK

Diabetes: All About Blood Glucose for People with Type 2 Diabetes
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: All About Insulin Resistance
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: All About Peripheral Arterial Disease
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: All About Physical Activity
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: All About Pre-Diabetes
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: All About Stroke
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: Engage Your Health Team
Source: California State Board of Pharmacy

Diabetes: Get the Facts and Stay Heart Healthy
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Diabetes: Getting Started with Physical Activity
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: Getting the Very Best Care
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: Know the Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: Learning How to Change Habits
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: Managing Your Medicines
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: Medical Tests and Procedures for Finding and Treating Heart Disease and Blood Vessel Disease
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: Protect Your Heart by Losing Weight
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: Recognizing and Handling Depression
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: Taking Aspirin to Protect Your Heart
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: Taking Care of Type 2 Diabetes
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Heart
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: Treating High Blood Pressure
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: Treating High Cholesterol
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: You Can Manage It
Source: National Diabetes Education Program

Diabetes and Your Eyes
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Diabetes: cardiovascular disease and kidney disease
Source: Diabetes UK

Diabetes in Pregnancy - Gestational Diabetes
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Diabetic complications
Source: Diabetes UK

Diabetic Eye Care
Source: Chinese Community Health Resource Center - San Francisco, CA

Fasting Blood Sugar Test
Source: Health Information Translations

Healthy Activity Can BEAT Diabetes Fact Sheet
Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Healthy lifestyle
Source: Diabetes UK

Know Your Blood Sugar Numbers
Source: Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Managing Diabetes: You Can Do It
Source: National Diabetes Education Program

Managing diabetes
Source: Diabetes UK

Nerve damage and diabetes
Source: Diabetes UK

Take Care of Your Heart. Manage Your Diabetes
Source: National Diabetes Education Program

Treating your diabetes: insulin and diabetes
Source: Diabetes UK

Two Reasons to Prevent Diabetes
Source: National Diabetes Education Program

What is Diabetes?
Source: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Arlington, VA

What is a 'hypo'?
Source: Diabetes UK

Women and Diabetes
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration/American Diabetes Association

Your eyes and diabetes
Source: Diabetes UK

Diabetic Diet

Carbohydrate Food Choices
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA

Diabetes: All About Carbohydrate Counting
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: Asian Food Guide for Meal Planning
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA

Chinese 中文 - English

Diabetes: Protect Your Heart: Check Food Labels to Make Heart-Healthy Choices
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: Protect Your Heart: Choose Fats Wisely
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: Protect Your Heart: Cook with Heart-Healthy Foods
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes: Protect Your Heart: Make Wise Food Choices
Source: American Diabetes Association/Missouri Hospital Association

Diabetes Management: Dietary Guidelines
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA

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Diabetes Management: Sample Menu
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA

Diabetes Management: Understanding a Food Label
Source: California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA

Diabetes Meal Planning
Source: Department of Public Health - Seattle, Washington

Diabetic Diet
Source: American Dietetic Association

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Healthy Choices for Kids
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health

Healthy Eating Can BEAT Diabetes Fact Sheet
Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Domestic Violence

Child Abuse
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Domestic Violence Hurts the Whole Family
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Domestic Violence Safety
Source: Georgia Division of Public Health

I Want the Violence to Stop!
Source: University of Alberta - Canada

No one has the right to hurt you
Source: Refugee Health Section and Domestic Violence Prevention Project - California

Sexual Assault: What it Means
Source: Ontario Women's Directorate - Canada

Violence in the Home
Source: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Arlington, VA

Wife / Husband Abuse
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Wife Assault: Let's Break the Silence
Source: Ontario Women's Directorate - Canada

You Have a Right to Be Free from Violence in Your Own Home
Source: Family Violence Prevention Fund

Emergency Preparedness

Chemical Emergencies
Source: Health Information Translations

Emergency Preparedness
Source:Virginia Department of Emergency Management

Emergency Supplies
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health

Plan to Be Safe Campaign Toolkit - Emergency Preparedness and Response [Poster]
Source: Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

Plan to Be Safe Campaign Toolkit - Emergency Preparedness and Response [Brochure]
Source: Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

Plan to Be Safe Campaign Toolkit - Emergency Preparedness and Response [Tri-Fold Brochure]
Source: Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

Power outages
Source: Department of Health - Washington State

Preparing for emergencies
Source: Minneapolis Health and Family Support, Emergency Preparedness

Prepare Your Household for Emergencies
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Division of Environmental Health

Protecting Your Family From Earthquakes—The Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
Source: American Red Cross, Asian Pacific Fund, California Earthquake Authority, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, New America Media, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency, and U.S. Geological Survey

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Winter Storms
Source: Department of Health - Washington State

Exercise

See also:

Weight Control

Active Hand Exercises
Source: Health Information Translations

Be Active, Be Fit
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Be Active for a Healthier Heart
Source: U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Be Physically Active
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Brisk Walking
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Every Body is Made to Move
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Eat Well. Stay Fit.
Source: WGBH Educational Foundation - Boston, Massachusetts

Exercise: a Key to Staying Healthy
Source: Los Angeles County Health Services

Exercises after breast surgery: A guide for women
Source: Canadian Cancer Society

Exercising During Pregnancy
Source: Health Information Translations

Exercises for Your Back
Source: Health Information Translations

Gentle Exercise
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Get Active Each Day
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

How to Get Your Children Moving
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children
Source: College of Natural Resources, University of California - Berkeley

Physical Activity and Osteoporosis
Source: Osteoporosis Canada

Physical Activity for 30 Minutes a Day
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Regular Exercise - It's Easier Than You Think
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Stair Climbing
Source: Department of Health - Hong Kong

Starting an Exercise Program
Source: Health Information Translations

Stay Active and Feel Better
Source: National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute/Healthy Roads Media

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Stay Healthy by Exercising
Source: Kaiser Permanente/California Department of Aging

Stay Healthy by Increasing Flexibility
Source: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety/California Department of Aging

Top 10 Exercises for Arthritis
Source: Arthritis Society - Canada

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Weight Bearing Using a Walker
Source: Health Information Translations

Eye Care

Are You at Risk from Glaucoma?
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Blepharitis
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Cataracts
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong Kong

Cataracts - the facts and treatment
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Common Eye Problems & Care Tips
Source: Department of Elderly Health Services - Hong

Diabetes and Your Eyes
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Diabetic Eye Care
Source: Chinese Community Health Resource Center - San Francisco, CA

Elementary School Age Children and Their Eyes
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Eye Injuries
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

Glaucoma
Source: Glaucoma Foundation of Australia lnc.

Glaucoma
Source: University of Michigan - Japanese Family Health Program

Japanese 日本語

Good Health for Your Eyes
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Macular Degeneration
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Make the Most of Your Eyesight
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Retinal Tears and Detachment
Source: Health Information Translations

Retinopathy of Prematurity
Source: Calgary Health Region - Canada

Seeing spots or floaters
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Young Children and Their Eyes
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Your eyes and diabetes
Source: Diabetes UK

Falls

Compression Stocking
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Improve Your Balance
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Looking After Your Legs
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Prevent falls in public places
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Protecting Yourself from Falls at Home
Source: University Health Network - Toronto, Canada

Stay Healthy by Reducing Your Risk of Falls
Source: National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/California Department of Aging

Stay on Your Feet with Safer Shoes
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia

Weight Bearing Using a Walker
Source: Health Information Translations

First Aid

Allergic Reactions
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

Animal Bites
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

Ankle Sprain
Source: Health Information Translations

Burn Care
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

Dental Emergencies
Source: California Dental Association

Dizziness
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

Eye Injuries
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

Headache
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

Headaches
Source: Health Information Translations

Head Injury
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

How to Use 9-1-1
Source: Department of Health - Washington State

Hypothermia
Source: Department of Health - Washington State

Nosebleeds
Source: Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians/St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - Boston, MA

Rabies
Source: Ministry of Health Services - British Columbia, Canada

Retinal Tears and Detachment
Source: Health Information Translations

Rules to follow after a head injury
Source: New South Wales Health Department - Australia