U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Telephone: 202-619-0257
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Articles by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Get Involved in Your Child's Life at School
Parents have an important role in a child's life at school. Getting involved may seem challenging and time consuming,...
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Choosing After-School Activities
If you're not home when your child's school bell rings, you probably hope that he will stay out of trouble until you get...
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Tips for Talking to Children After a Disaster
Natural disasters such as tornados, or man-made tragedies such as bombings, can leave children feeling frightened,...
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Tips for Talking to Children and Youth After Traumatic Events: A Guide for Parents and Educators
Traumatic events, such as shootings, bombings, or other violent acts, can leave children feeling frightened, confused,...
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In the Wake of Trauma: Tips for College Students
Whether or not you were directly affected by a traumatic event, it is normal to feel anxious about your own safety, to...
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Teen Girls Drink More Than Boys
"Sugar and spice, and everything nice; that's what little girls are made of." Maybe. But as they grow up, those little...
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Use of Painkillers Among Teens on the Rise
The latest threat in teen drug use may be lurking in your medicine cabinet. Young people's abuse of prescription drugs...
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Dating Violence Common Among Teens
Teen life, with its fads, crushes, clashes, and breakups, seems to be a world away from abusive relationships. Yet,...
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Our Kids Are Watching
We've all heard the story of a toddler, who is just starting to talk, blurting out a curse word in front of company, to...
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Ads are Selling U.S. Kids Poor Health
Children and adolescents are being bombarded by so many ads that medical experts now fear for their health. Some 40,000...
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