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ADHD: Signs and symptoms

Discover the main signs and symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children and teens.

Somatization: Signs and symptoms

Somatization is the expression of distress through physical symptoms and results from the mind-body or brain-body connection. Find out how it affects your child's health.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): How to help your child

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Learn how to avoid contributing to your child's OCD symptoms and to use limits, consistency and praise to improve symptoms over time.

Somatization: How to help your child at home

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Discover how you can support your child to manage their somatic symptoms.

Stressed adults and anxious young children: Supporting infants, toddlers and preschoolers through COVID-19

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Changes in routine can cause stress and anxiety in infants, toddlers and preschoolers. How young children express their stress can be challenging for parents and caregivers, and when they are also stressed it may be more difficult for them to meet the physical, mental and emotional needs of their children.

Treatment options for anorexia nervosa

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Find out about the range of in-hospital and outpatient treatments that can help a child recover from anorexia nervosa.

Substance use disorder: How to help

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Discover how to monitor your teen's substance use effectively and what to do if your teen has a substance use disorder.

Suicide risk in children and teens: Signs and symptoms

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Learn about the range of signs that a child might be at risk of attempting suicide.

Suicide and self-harm prevention: How to protect your child

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Learn how to protect your child if they have thoughts of suicide or self-harm.

Homesickness

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Homesickness is something that many children feel when they leave home for a period of time. Learn more about how to help your child cope with homesickness and how to prepare for a trip or overnight stay in a new environment.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): Overview

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Find out the main factors contributing to OCD, its key features, and what you can do to help your child.

Winter holiday safety

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The holiday season is a great time for children, but it can also lead to injuries. Read these simple tips to keep kids safe during the holidays.

Sleep tips: How to help your child get a good night's sleep

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Sleep brings many physical and mental benefits. Follow these tips to help your child fall asleep and stay asleep through the night.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Signs and symptoms

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The main symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are divided into four categories. Learn about these symptoms and about diagnosis.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): How it affects your child's life

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Discover how OCD can impact a child's family, school life, and social life trajectory.

Mind-body connection

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The mind-body, or brain-body, connection is the link between a person’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour and their physical symptoms. Learn about the role that this connection plays in your child's health.

Living with a chronic condition: Overview

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Find out how a chronic condition affects your child's mental health and how to help them adjust to a recent diagnosis.

Practical strategies to support child and youth emotional health: A video series for caregivers

Through a series of videos and companion handouts, learn practical strategies, including calming techniques, validation, and active listening, to support child and youth emotional health.

Water safety and drowning prevention

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Did you know drowning can occur in as little as 20 seconds? Learn how to keep children safe in or around water.

Screen time: Overview

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Find out how much screen time your child should have each day and how screen time affects your child’s health and wellbeing.

Depression: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

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Find out how different types of psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help ease depression.

Depression: Overview

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Depression is different from situational or short-term sadness. Learn about what causes depression, how common it is in children and teens, and what you can do to help your child.

Brain disorders and mental health: Overview

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Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.

Bulimia nervosa: Signs and symptoms

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Find out how to tell if your child might have bulimia nervosa.

Bulimia nervosa: Overview

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Learn about the main features and causes of bulimia nervosa.