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Teenagers & young people

Thyroid disorders become more common with age. But although it's less likely that a young person will develop a problem with their thyroid there are many who are affected. We've produced some information to help you understand more about your thyroid and some suggestions and tips about how to manage the symptoms and feelings you may experience.



If you have any suggestions or feedback about the information in our resources, or if you'd like to share your own experiences of living with a thyroid disorder, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch. 

Young person's guide to thyroid disorders

Young person's guide to thyroid disorders

Learn more about thyroid disorders in teenagers and young people Read more

Published: 14th June, 2023

Updated: 29th June, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Psychological wellbeing booklet

Psychological wellbeing booklet

Read our resources to support your psychological wellbeing with a thyroid disorder Read more

Published: 16th December, 2021

Updated: 24th June, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Understanding thyroid function tests webinar - November 2021

Understanding thyroid function tests webinar - November 2021

Watch the recording of our 'Understanding thyroid function tests' webinar Read more

Published: 22nd November, 2020

Updated: 25th June, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Living with a thyroid disorder: a guide for teenagers and young adults

Living with a thyroid disorder: a guide for teenagers and young adults

How to manage life with a thyroid disorder: information for teenagers and young adults - introduction Read more

Published: 10th October, 2019

Updated: 29th June, 2024

Author: julia Priestley

Thyroid stories

Thyroid stories

Young people share their stories of living with thyroid disorders Read more

Published: 1st October, 2019

Updated: 14th June, 2023

Author: julia Priestley

Films for teenagers

Films for teenagers

Watch teenagers and young people share their experiences of thyroid conditions Read more

Published: 17th September, 2019

Updated: 9th April, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Thyroid disorders in children

Thyroid disorders in children

Learn about thyroid disorders in children and read useful sources of further information including easy read information Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2019

Updated: 28th June, 2023

Author: Bethany Frost

Children's research news

Children's research news

Read about the current research studies looking at thyroid disorders in children and young people Read more

Published: 10th August, 2019

Updated: 28th June, 2023

Author: julia Priestley

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