Losing a child is one of the most difficult losses a person can go through. This page describes common reactions to grief and available supports.
You may experience a range of emotions when diagnosed with cancer. Learn about some of the emotions you may feel and how you can deal with them.
Learn about the supports available to families coping with pregnancy and infant loss, including perinatal palliative care.
An easy-to-understand overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of children who have experienced a natural or man-made disaster.
Learn about the different treatment options for coping with trauma including psychotherapy, medication and coping mechanisms.
Find out how your child's self-esteem may be affected by changes in appearance resulting from brain tumour treatment.
Depending on your treatment for cancer, you may experience hair loss. Learn about ways to deal with hair loss.
Find out how different types of psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help ease depression.
Social workers are trained mental health professionals who can help you and your family cope with illness. Learn more about social workers.
Feeling sad sometimes is normal, especially during cancer treatment. Learn about the differences between feeling sad and depression and treatment options available.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of hearing loss in babies and toddlers and what happens during the infant hearing screening process.
Cancer treatments and side effects may affect your appetite. Learn about what you can do if you've lost your appetite.
Read about why poor appetite and weight loss may occur during brain tumour treatment and what you can do to help your child.
Learn how you can help your teenager to feel more independent and in control while they go through cancer treatment.
Babies born with a cleft palate often have a conductive hearing loss.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss. Learn about different types of alopecia areata and possible treatment options.
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare but treatable condition that damages nerves throughout the body, leading to gradual weakness and/or loss of sensation.
Death benefits are payable to families to help with the cost of funerals after a motor vehicle collision. Learn about accessing death and funeral benefits in Ontario.
Chemotherapy can cause many different issues in addition to hair loss and making you feel sick. Find out about other issues related to chemotherapy and how to manage them.
Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.
Complications of JIA include flares, growth problems, joint contractures, muscle weakness, muscle loss, osteoporosis, and eye problems. Learn more about these complications and how they can be managed.
Find out how osteoporosis can develop in your child as a result of brain tumour treatment, and how this can be prevented.
There are many symptoms that you may have as a result of cancer treatment. Find out about some of the more common symptoms and how to manage them.
Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) occurs when a fetus is infected with a virus called cytomegalovirus. Learn more about how cCMV happens, the signs and symptoms of cCMV and how it is diagnosed and treated.
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