Health Tip: After a Car Accident
Traffic accidents often cause more than physical injuries -- they can also cause emotional and mental trauma.
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to prepare your mind and body for a return to the road:
* Take care of your physical injuries -- see your doctor about any post-accident pain.
* As long as your injuries permit, try to get some exercise. Speak to your doctor about setting limits.
* Talk about the experience with your friends and family. This may help you better deal with post-accident anxiety.
* Resume your old routine and daily activities.
* Teach yourself to become a more defensive driver. Always wear a seat belt, and practice good driving habits.
Health Tip: Teens, Talk With Your Parents
It may be difficult for teens to talk with their parents, but communicating openly and honestly is vital to a teen's physical and emotional health.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers these suggestions to help teens and parents communicate:
* Schedule time every day to talk as a family. Share stories about your day, and talk about anything that's on your mind or bothering you.
* If you want your parents to know something, you need to tell them. They can't read your mind.
* If you're asking for something, be clear in stating what you want and why you're asking for it.
* Be patient. Try to stay calm and get along. Both parents and teens should learn to compromise.
* Make a list of things that you need to discuss, or changes that you would like to make.
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