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Suicide in children and teens: Overview

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

Suicide risk in children and teens: Signs and symptoms

​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

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

Suicide and self-harm

Read about suicide and self-harm, including why these thoughts may occur, the signs and symptoms and how to find help.

Suicide and self-harm: Helping your child understand difficult emotions

Find out how to reduce the risk of suicide and self-harm by helping your child cope with difficult and overwhelming emotions.

Self-harm in children and teens: Overview

A child or teen may turn to self-harm as a way of responding to distress. Find out about the main causes and coping methods.

Emotional Well-being Tool Kit: Ages 18+

A list of free mental health resources available to youth in Ontario who are 18 years of age or older.

Depression and depressive disorders

Mental health concerns after a transplant

Maintaining your mental health when your child has cancer

When you have a child who has cancer, it is normal for you to feel sad or worry. For some people this may develop into depression or anxiety.

Trauma

The way someone reacts to and copes with a traumatic event varies from person to person. Learn about what causes trauma and when to see a health-care provider.

Bipolar disorder: Signs and symptoms

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

Depression: Signs and symptoms

​Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression, how they can impact your teen and how depression is diagnosed.

Depression: Overview

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.

Gabapentin

Your child needs to take the medicine called gabapentin. This information sheet explains what gabapentin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Depression: Treatment with medications

Learn how antidepressants treat the symptoms of depression.

Substance use disorder: Signs and symptoms

​Discover the most common emotional, physical and behavioural signs and symptoms of problematic substance use.

Bipolar disorder: Treatment with medications

​Learn about the medications that can treat bipolar disorder, including their side effects and how your child will be monitored while they take them.

Feeling good about yourself when you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Anxiety: Overview

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

Acne (acne vulgaris)

Acne is the most common skin condition in teens. Discover the different types and causes of acne and how they can be treated.

Fluoxetine

Your child needs to take the medicine called fluoxetine. This information sheet explains what fluoxetine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): Overview

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

Brivaracetam

Your child needs to take the medicine called brivaracetam. This information sheet explains what brivaracetam does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.