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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Learn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and what you can do to help your child at home and at school.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Overview

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Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.

ADHD: Treatment with medications

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Find out how medications can work with behavioural treatment to help a child with ADHD symptoms.

ADHD: Signs and symptoms

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

ADHD: How to help your child at home

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Find out how structure, consistency and clear communication can help you support a child with ADHD symptoms.

ADHD: Communicating with your child's school

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Find out how to work with your child's school to support your child with ADHD.

Epilepsy and learning

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Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.

Epilepsy and behaviour

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Most parents of children living with epilepsy are concerned about aspects of their child’s behaviour. Varying behaviors can be expected from a child with epilepsy. Learn about causes of behavioural changes and how to manage them.

Behavioural and learning issues

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Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.

Pre-teen

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As your child enters the pre-teen years, they have more opportunities to express their independence. Find out how to support their mental health, prepare for puberty and handle influences from the media.

Preschooler

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Even before your child starts school, they may already be in an organized daycare setting. Discover how to handle common pre-school toilet training, discipline and health issues and continue supporting your child’s development.

Suicide in children and teens: Overview

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Suicide can result from many factors. Find out about the leading causes.

School Age Child

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Starting school is a landmark in a young child's life. Learn about the typical physical, emotional and communication milestones for school-age children and how to handle issues such as bullying, bladder control and sleep problems.

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.

Anxiety: Overview

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Learn about the causes of anxiety, how to tell if your child has an anxiety disorder and how best to respond.

Behavioural disorders: Treatment with psychotherapy and medications

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Find out which treatments are most effective for behavioural disorders.

Mental health

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Find resources on how to support your child's mental health and general well-being through physical activity, sleep and nutrition.

Supporting your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder through the COVID-19 crisis

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Learn about strategies and ways to help your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder cope during the COVID-19 crisis.

Bipolar disorder: Signs and symptoms

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Discover the main symptoms of bipolar disorder and how they appear in children and teens.

Substance use and substance use disorder

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Share this resource with your teen to help them learn about the risks of substance use and what it means to have a substance use disorder.

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.

Substance use and substance use disorder: Overview

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Find out which substances teens use most often, and why, and what to do if you are concerned about your teen’s substance use.

Somatization: Signs and symptoms

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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.

Top 10 poisons in the home

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Many of the most common poisons are items that can be found around the house. Learn about the top 10 most common types of poison exposures across all ages and for children younger than six years old.

Bipolar disorder: Overview

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Learn about the different types of bipolar disorder and how they differ from everyday mood swings.